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A federal appeals court will re-examine the FCC fine it threw out against CBS over Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show.
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia on Tuesday will consider whether the FCC's $550,000 fine for the broadcaster over the breast-baring performance is permissible.
The U.S. Supreme Court last year directed the lower court to consider reinstating the fine, following a ruling in another case that said the FCC could threaten fines even for fleeting profanity.
The lower court threw out the fine in 2008, saying the FCC acted arbitrarily and capriciously in issuing the fine for the half-second of nudity.
Photo: Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake react after Jackson's outfit became undone during halftime of the 2004 Super Bowl. (Elise Amendola/AP)
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Are we still talking about this? Why?
Enough already.
No, no bribes (well maybe a few).
This is your justice system in action. The same for any gov't agency, body, dept. or whatever.
They are in no hurry to finish anything. Why??
Someting else might then come along that may take real effort to avoid, ignore or pass off to another dept.
As my 'old Daddy used to say, "that's all eyewash son"
Must activity, little of any substance accomplished then it's on to the next off site retreat, meeting, training, etc. Then, oh, it's another holiday. 'Bout time for me to take another of my many many sick days.
Keep in mind, these people are your friends, realitives, etc. Notice how relaxed they look. No worries about their jobs going to Mumbai or Mexico. No lay offs, raises every year. All expense paid health care, guaranteed pesions and the usual opportunity to return after retiring for big $$ "consulting" gigs....
why have they not paid yet?! rediculous.
thank god they are going with Stones and The Who!
Love em. Legends that still rock!
That was the last good half-time show for a Superbowl. Since then, it's been boring, insignificant, senior citizen, has-been rock stars trying to pretend they're worthy of the limelight.
FAIL!
BREAKING SPORTS NEWS? I think not.
Why is this story in the Breaking Sports News section? Do sports fans (or anyone else for that matter) even give a hoot about this?
It WAS NOT A WARDROBE MALFUNCTION. If you watch the video you will see IT WAS ALL PART OF THE 'ENTERTAINMENT'. When the Hollywood-types figured out that people were shocked, they fell back on their 'wardrobe malfunction' excuse.
And why in the heck is it taking this long? Is someone being bribed?