ABC Accuses FCC of Retaliation Over Potential Revocation of Disney's Broadcasting Licenses
ABC accuses FCC of 'retaliation' as federal agency threatens to revoke Disney's broadcasting licenses in response to a filing by the network against petitions to deny its station license renewals. The FCC is considering revoking Disney's broadcasting licenses.
ABC has accused the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of 'retaliation' after it threatened to revoke Disney's broadcasting licenses in response to a petition filed by ABC to deny its stations' license renewals. The FCC had previously approved Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox's TV assets, but an opposition from Comcast could lead to a re-evaluation of the deal. ABC claims that the FCC's actions are motivated by 'retaliation' and have unfairly targeted the network. The dispute has raised concerns about the balance of power in media consolidation.
