Legal News
Judge blocks some layoffs at Voice of America
A federal judge has paused some layoffs at USAGM and Voice of America from taking effect until at least mid-October.
Free speech groups urge FCC Chairman Carr to resign
The chairman's veiled threat against ABC over a "Jimmy Kimmel Live" monologue was overly political, the groups argue.
FCC to review media ownership rules
The FCC has agreed to reexamine some of its media ownership rules in light of the evolving television and radio landscape.
YouTube will pay $24 million after banning Trump’s account following Capitol riot
YouTube will shell out more than $24 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump after his account was banned following the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol several years ago.
Fox News wants amended lawsuit filed by Newsom dismissed
Fox News Media is seeking to have an amended version of California Governor Gavin Newsom's defamation lawsuit dismissed.
Watchdog files bar complaint against FCC Chairman Carr over Kimmel controversy
A watchdog group has filed a bar complaint alleging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr improperly pressured ABC affiliates to drop “Jimmy Kimmel Live."
Kari Lake disparages news outlets covering USAGM layoffs
During a sworn deposition earlier this month, Lake characterized reports by the Washington Post, CNN and this outlet as propaganda and false.
Man arrested for drive-by shooting at Sacramento ABC TV station
Police in Northern California are still attempting to determine a motive for the Friday afternoon shooting.
Trump administration sued for union-busting at USAGM, Voice of America
The lawsuit claims the August 28 order was retaliation for unions’ litigation and grievances opposing the agency’s dismantlement.
Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against New York Times
A federal judge dismissed Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, calling the 85-page complaint too long and improper.
FCC chairman targets “The View” after getting Jimmy Kimmel suspended
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has weighed revoking the "news program" status of ABC's roundtable discussion show "The View."
Law firm files FCC complaint against TV station over Kimmel monologue
The complaint filed by the Center for American Rights targets KABC-TV, located in the broadcast market of Disney's corporate headquarters.