Hartford lawyer and political activist Ken Krayeske has made another complaint to the Federal Communications Commission — his second. (See original posting: Click Here) Based on testimony and evidence at Rowland's trial, Krayeske argues that Rowland and WTIC broke the law when Rowland used the radio show to promote a congressional candidate who was secretly paying him.
Ken Krayeske |
Another possibility, according to ctnow.com, those familiar with the workings of the FCC said, is that such delays are a signal that the FCC has begun taking steps that could lead to an inquiry into a broadcasting violation.
Representatives of the FCC, which polices U.S. broadcasters, have inquired locally about Rowland and about the evidence presented at his trial, sources familiar with the inquiry said.
The FCC, if it pushes ahead, will be running a low-stakes inquiry. Penalties, if any, could involve reprimands or fines, said veteran broadcasters and lawyers who practice before the FCC. In contrast, Rowland faces a significant prison sentence as a second offender when he returns to U.S. District Court in January.
John Rowland |
Suzanne McDonald, senior executive at CBS radio's Connecticut properties, acknowledged that the FCC has delayed renewal of WTIC-AM's broadcast license but that she has been unable to obtain an explanation. She declined to discuss Rowland or his professional relationship with the station.
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