Supreme Court refuses FCC bid to fine CBS for Janet Jackson incident
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Supreme Court refuses FCC bid to fine CBS for Janet Jackson incident

Philadelphia : PA : USA | Jun 29, 2012 at 8:49 AM PDT
Source: Los Angeles Times
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The long legal battle between CBS and the Federal Communications Commission over Janet Jackson 's "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show is over. The Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear the FCC's request to reinstate a $550,000 indecency fine against CBS for the halftime... FULL ARTICLE AT Los Angeles Times
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