FCC fines Miami radio station for graphic descriptions.

Publication: The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News)

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Byline: Christina Hoag

Nov. 24--The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday levied the maximum $55,000 fine against Miami's WQAM-AM 560 for airing graphic descriptions of rape, sodomy and child molestation during the now-defunct Scott Ferrall Show in 2003.

"We find the facts of this case particularly egregious given the graphic and pandering nature and shock value of the material," the FCC said.

The sports talk station...

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