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FBI Probes Super Bowl Porn Snafu

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 11, 2009 2:32 PM CST

(Newser) – Comcast, the cable company whose Super Bowl broadcast exposed thousands of Arizona viewers to 30 seconds of pay-per-view porn, has partnered with the FBI to investigate the incident, the Arizona Daily Star reports. The company has denied responsibility for the “malicious act,” which included the display of a man’s nether regions. “Our investigation has proven that our technical systems were working properly,” a spokeswoman said.

“We have shared all of our information on this situation with the FBI,” Comcast said, “and will continue to provide our full cooperation to them throughout their investigation.”

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ben Patrick brings down a touchdown pass as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote defends.

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ben Patrick brings down a touchdown pass as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote defends. (AP Photo)

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison nears the end zone on a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown during the Super Bowl.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison nears the end zone on a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown during the Super Bowl. (AP Photo)

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts.

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts. (AP Photo)

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast reacts to a third-quarter play during Super Bowl XLIII.

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast reacts to a third-quarter play during Super Bowl XLIII. (AP Photo)

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Feb 11, 2009 7:31 PM CST

Someone should beat the FBI in the case with a huge wang.

JonmarkP

Feb 11, 2009 4:19 AM CST

Hey, it's good to know the FBI is doing something essential, instead of trying to find out what to ALL THAT GOD DAMNED MONEY the Bush Crime Family has stolen over the years.

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