The Federal Communications Commission today announced its intent to fine a television station $325,000 — the maximum penalty available — for airing less than three seconds of a pornographic video on a small portion of the screen during an evening newscast. The Notice of Apparent Liability is a reminder of the FCC’s continued vigorous enforcement of its obscenity and indecency rules.
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DOJ Drops Lawsuit to Collect on “Married by America” Indecency Fine
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The Department of Justice has told a court that it will not be continuing its suit against Fox over Fox’s decision not to pay indecency fines relating to a 2003 episode of the reality show “Married by America.” The episode in question showed pixelated nudity.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) originally had proposed a fine …
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