People for the American Way (People) said it planned to file suit...
People for the American Way (People) said it planned to file suit today (Wed.) in U.S. Dist. Court, N.Y.C., against FCC, challenging proposed $7,000 indecency fine against KBOO(FM) Portland, Ore., for airing “Your Revolution” by Sarah Jones. As result…
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of Commission’s ruling, other stations have refused to air Jones’ work, suit will charge. Fine of $7,000 was assessed last May and KBOO petition for reconsideration is pending at Commission. People said “Your Revolution” is protest against alleged degrading treatment of women in popular culture. Jones and People will discuss suit at Thurs. news conference in Washington. Meanwhile, FCC this week announced $14,000 fine against KNDD(FM) Seattle for alleged indecent statements made on its morning show last spring. Alleged indecency involved discussion of male genitals.