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FCC and Sinclair Reach Deal: $500K Fine Imposed

7/1/2025

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The FCC has struck a deal with Sinclair, addressing serious issues like license renewals and violations in closed captioning and children's programming. As part of the resolution, Sinclair will pay a hefty $500,000 fine and adopt a two-year compliance plan, all while maintaining its innocence. This action is part of a larger crackdown on similar infractions across the industry.

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Story summary

The FCC has struck a deal with Sinclair, addressing serious issues like license renewals and violations in closed captioning and children's programming. As part of the resolution, Sinclair will pay a hefty $500,000 fine and adopt a two-year compliance plan, all while maintaining its innocence. This action is part of a larger crackdown on similar infractions across the industry.