FCC Asks Court to Dismiss Disney Lawsuit

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Disney regarding ABC station license reviews. Disney argued the early reviews violate free speech.

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The United States Federal Communications Commission asked a federal judge on Thursday to dismiss a lawsuit brought by WALT DISNEY CO over early license reviews for eight company-owned ABC television stations. The filing defends the regulator's authority to investigate discrimination allegations against the media conglomerate. The legal battle highlights ongoing tensions between federal regulators and broadcasters over free speech and programming decisions.

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