If a freelancer were to discover something on his own about a company is it insider trading to short it?

If a free lance journalist were to discover something on his own accord that nobody else found and decides to short the hell out of the company it’s about would the SEC care if he shorts them? It’s not preferential information if i discovered it right? -External7600

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