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Justice Dept. Sues Fox Over Raunchy Reality Show

Latest round in indecency battle

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 5, 2008 8:37 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Justice Department has stepped in to force Fox to pay up $56,000 in indecency fines levied by the FCC but challenged by the broadcaster, Variety reports. Eight Fox-owned stations are being sued to collect fines for a 2003 episode of "Married by... Read full story »

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