The New York Times reports that Univision is expected to be hit with a $24 million fine, which would be the largest the FCC has ever levied against a company. The FCC is issuing this because of Univision’s decision to characterize a soap opera that some say is really for adults, as “educational for children.” The penalty is expected to send a strong message to broadcasters, who will be expected to meet their requirement to inform and educate children, after years of very lax oversight in this area…
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/24/business/24fcc.html
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