Legal News
Exclusive: WADL owner Adell says station’s sale to Mission likely dead
Kevin Adell said he is not convinced the $75 million transfer of WADL to Mission will ever be approved by the FCC, drawing on concerns raised during his latest meeting with the agency.
Florida journalist enters not guilty plea in federal criminal hacking case
The journalist, Timothy Burke, was arranged on a dozen counts related to computer hacking, conspiracy and electronic interception.
FCC orders WPIX to be sold — either to Nexstar, or someone else
The FCC has ordered a clean sale of WPIX to Nexstar or an unrelated third party; a Nexstar executive said the company is willing to battle the order in court.
Journalism groups walk back support for Fox News leaker
News outlets and press freedom groups are torn between supporting former journalist Timothy Burke and the broadcast TV outlets he allegedly victimized.
Judge tosses DirecTV’s antitrust lawsuit against Nexstar Media
DirecTV failed to raise a valid antitrust claim against Nexstar concerning carriage fees paid for channels, the judge said.
Congressional candidate Derek Myers sues Gannett newspapers
Congressional candidate Derek Myers is suing the Cincinnati Enquirer, two reporters and parent company Gannett for defamation stemming from a newspaper article published this week.
Timothy Burke may lose lawyers as criminal case proceeds
An attorney representing the Florida journalist said he may need a court-appointed lawyer due to increasing legal fees.
Prosecutors seek dismissal of Florida journalist’s appeal over Fox News leaks
Prosecutors have filed a motion to dismiss a legal challenge brought before a U.S. Court of Appeals by a Florida journalist who was charged with computer crimes last month.
British police crack down on modified Fire TV sticks
British police interviewed nearly a dozen individuals who were allegedly connected to the development and sale of illegally-modified Amazon Fire TV sticks in the country.
FCC issues fresh warnings to landlords over pirate radio operations
The FCC issued a warning to a pair of landlords in New Jersey and South Carolina over alleged pirate radio broadcasts coming from their land.
Group urges FCC to act on WTXF license renewal
The Media and Democracy Project says it supports efforts by two federal lawmakers who want the federal agency to decide on the Fox-owned station's application.
Judge orders mental health test for journalist charged in Fox News leaks
Timothy Burke is also not permitted to travel beyond a certain boundary in Florida, and must submit to substance abuse testing.