A federal appeals court says the Federal Communications Commission cannot fine broadcasters for showing a woman's nude buttocks on a 2003 episode of "NYPD Blue."
The 2nd U.S. Court of Appeals in Manhattan decided Tuesday to strike down a $27,500 penalty that the FCC imposed on ABC and each of its affiliate stations.
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Appeals court shoots down FCC NYPD Blue fine
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Re: Appeals court shoots down FCC NYPD Blue fine
Line 'em up, knock 'em out of the park.
Gosh, this is too easy...
While they're at it, CBS/Infinity should back-sue the FCC for all of those Stern fines.
Gosh, this is too easy...
While they're at it, CBS/Infinity should back-sue the FCC for all of those Stern fines.
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Re: Appeals court shoots down FCC NYPD Blue fine
But they should fine broadcasters for showing Sipowitzs' butt. Now THAT's obscene.Ace Purple wrote:A federal appeals court says the Federal Communications Commission cannot fine broadcasters for showing a woman's nude buttocks on a 2003 episode of "NYPD Blue."http://is.gd/k7ahF
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