F.C.C. Says Clear Channel Admits Some Material Was Indecent

Today, the FCC entered into a $1.75 million Consent Decree with Clear Channel Communications, Inc., and its subsidiaries (Clear Channel) to resolve investigations into whether Clear Channel stations had broadcast obscene, indecent, or profane material in violation of the Communications Act and Commission rules.

As part of the agreement, Clear Channel admits that some of the material it broadcast was indecent, in violation of 47 C.F.R. § 73.3999.

In addition to the $1.75 million payment to the U.S. Treasury, Clear Channel has also committed to implementing a company-wide Compliance Plan aimed at preventing future violations.

The Consent Decree resolves all pending Notices of Apparent Liability, Enforcement Bureau investigations, and third-party complaints against Clear Channel for possible violations of 18 U.S.C. § 1464 and 47 C.F.R. § 73.3999.

- Official F.C.C. Press Release