FCC Cracks Down on Broadcasting Indecency: But Do Fines Go Far Enough?
Pro-family groups say to the FCC, clean up the indecency from our public airwaves by levying stiff fines and penalties to violators.
bq.. _(AgapePress) – Pro-family groups are calling the decision of the Federal Communications Commission to level heavy fines against major broadcasters who violate standards of decency a good beginning in the battle to clean up public airwaves—but some say more must be done._
The FCC has hit Clear Channel Radio Stations in Florida with a $755,000 fine for broadcast indecency. The commission has ordered the radio giant to pay for 26 apparent violations of indecency standards by Florida-based disc jockey Todd Clem, who calls himself “Bubba the Love Sponge.”
According to the Washington Post, the syndicated DJ engaged in graphic and sexually explicit discussion on his show. Clem is accused of describing various sexual acts in patently offensive ways during seven morning broadcast segments that aired on four stations in July, November, and December 2001. The FCC recommended giving Clear Channel the maximum allowable penalty of $27,500 for each of the 26 alleged violations.
Associated Press reports that Clear Channel has also been fined $40,000 for record-keeping violations. The combined penalties make this the second-largest fine ever assessed by the FCC. The company has 30 days to pay or appeal.
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