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May 4, 2009 Janet “Wardrobe Malfunction” Case Re-Examined
Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction” case will be re-examined at the order of the Supreme Court. Today the justices sent the case back to the federal court in Philadelphia that had originally thrown out the $550,000 government fine against CBS, the network responsible for airing the segment in which the singer’s breast was briefly exposed during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. The FCC ruled the segment obscene, and 20 of CBS’ affiliates were also fined.
Congress reacted quickly to the incident by increasing the limit on indecency fines tenfold to $325,000 per network, with affiliates accountable for the same amount. However, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals believed that the communications commission had acted “arbitrarily and capriciously.”
Normally live shows are on a five-second delay – Janet’s performance was not.
The television networks say their scripted shows no longer air nudity, racy images or expletives, even after 10 p.m., when some potentially vulgar words are permitted. Networks worry, however, about unplanned, spontaneous indecency or profane incidents during live events such as awards shows and sporting events – censors are on hand to bleep any offensive language. Some indecent words can slip through, and they want to be protected from heavy government fines.
CBS issued this statement today, “[the appeals court] will again recognize that the Super Bowl incident, while inappropriate and regrettable, was not and could not have been anticipated by CBS.”
Jojo
May 4, 2009 at 6:11 pm
They need to just get over it…
Lexington
May 4, 2009 at 6:14 pm
LEAVE JANET ALONE!!! ALL YOU PEOPLE WANT IS MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE!!
lol
Kevin Dwayne
May 4, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Its so crazy, that after all this time has passed. The case is being recognized. I understand it was obscene, but you’d swear she was plain ol’ nude on stage. Malfunctions happen. CBS or Not.
snarky
May 4, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Five years later and the bitches on the supreme court STILL won’t let go of it. They act like she should of served a prison sentence for a two second titty flash. And I LOVE how Justin Timberlake basically came out smelling like roses.
I wouldn’t be mad at Janet if she just decided to up and leave this fucked up country.
Jezz
May 4, 2009 at 8:45 pm
One Questions…..Why?
Spicy Goddess
May 4, 2009 at 8:50 pm
W T F??????????????
This shiz happened in 2004 and they STILL bringing this ish up????? Tell me again, WHY is this still in court??? SMGDH
Anonymous
May 4, 2009 at 9:56 pm
good she needs clearance it ruined her career, and reputation. She lost alot because of that
BabyBoyeE
May 5, 2009 at 5:14 am
So much has changed since then, and we have new IMPORTANT issues and circumstances to worry about than something that is so OLD and IRRELEVANT! They need to get over ti and move on… this isn’t going to solve a damn thing!
Jezz
May 5, 2009 at 2:12 pm
If only they were as persistent with the R. Kelly Case…….
And I for one think JT needs his @ss whooped. Why isn’t he being harrassed?
Ebony
May 13, 2009 at 1:38 pm
what the bloodclot? who cares about this?