In a temporary reprieve, a federal court stayed the findings that four broadcasts where certain cussing was used violated the indecency law. Both sides of the issue say they welcomed the decision.
Attorneys for the networks assert that the stay keeps the Federal Communications Commission from penalizing networks for fleeting expletives. On the other hand an official from the FCC said that the stay only encompasses the four broadcasts that are at issue.
A motion from the FCC was also granted by to court for 60 days so the networks would have ample time to argue against their findings.
FCC spokeswoman Tamara Lipper said, “We are pleased by the court’s decision, it ensures the commission will have the opportunity to hear all of the broadcasters’ arguments first.
“Hollywood argues that they should be able to say the f-word on television whenever they want, the commission continues to believe they are wrong, and there should be some limits on what can be shown on television.“
The networks are attempting to get the court to overturn the FCC findings, saying that the rulings are flawed.
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