I thought so too at first, but if the intentions are good, I can't imagine why they wouldn't want to receive the emails if they are relevant to the reporter and

I thought so too at first, but if the intentions are good, I can't imagine why they wouldn't want to receive the emails if they are relevant to the reporter and would help them do their job. By saying I would "need" the permission of them to email them, what do you mean by that? Do you mean that it would be more effective? Or it would be illegal without?