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John Garziglia Quoted Regarding the FCC's Overturned Indecency Fine
July 22, 2008
In a decision that clears CBS of any wrongdoing for airing the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that featured Janet Jackson’s infamous "wardrobe malfunction," a federal appeals court overturned the $550,000 fine that the Federal Communications Commission levied against the station, calling the fine arbitrary and capricious.
Womble Carlyle attorney John Garziglia commented on the decision after being sought out by radio and broadcast publications. Links to his comments are below:
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