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FCC Proposes Fine Against ESPN For Violation Of Emergency Alert Rules
The FCC has proposed a fine of $146,976 against ESPN for six violation of Emergency Alert System rules. The agency cited an ESPN promo for the start of the 2023-24 NBA season that transmitted emergency signals. Agency rules prohibit such transmissions in an absence of an actual emergency. Loyaann A. Egal, the FCC’s enforcement bureau […]
Federal Communications CommissionCourtesy The agency cited an ESPN promo for the start of the 2023-24 NBA season that transmitted emergency signals. Loyaann A. Egal, the FCC’s enforcement bureau chief, said in a statement, “These types of violations can raise substantial public safety concerns by causing confusion and in some cases interfering with legitimate emergency uses. Today’s proposed fine reflects the FCC’s commitment to keep the lines clear when it comes to the proper use of tools broadcasters are entrusted with to assist the public during an emergency.”
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