Thursday, September 26, 2013

Sac Radio: Groups Plan To Challenge KDND License

Two media watchdogs Wednesday said they’re going to file with the FCC a petition to deny Entercom a license for its KDND 107.9 FM in Sacramento.

In announcning their intentions Wednesday, they asked, “should a radio station that killed woman remain licensed to broadcast?” 

The woman in question is Jennifer Strange, who participated in a “Hold Your Wee for A Wii” promotion in 2007 that claimed her life. Reports indicated she consumer two gallons of water during the content and died within hours.  He family was awarded a $16M dollar judgment, which was covered by Entercom’s insurance policy.

On Wednesday, the groups say they intend to “personally deliver the legal documents” to the FCC’s October 22 open meeting.

Entercom’s Kevin Geary issued a statement “The events in 2007 were tragic. Our thoughts remain with the family. We will respond to any petition filed with the FCC at the appropriate time.”

The groups posted the following video on its website, saying the but the FCC has still taken no action against Entercom.


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