Anti-Consolidation Opening Briefs In Prometheus Ownership Challenge Slam FCC
The FCC "failed" to address its obligation “to promote race and gender diversity in broadcast ownership,” said anti-consolidation groups challenging the 2014 quadrennial review, ownership reconsideration order, and broadcast incubator program in a brief (in Pacer) with the 3rd U.S.…
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Circuit Court of Appeals Friday. Opening briefs are also due from the other petitioners: the Multicultural Media Telecom and Internet Council, National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters and a group of broadcasters. Anti-consolidation groups in the case are Free Press, Common Cause, the Communications Workers of America, Media Mobilizing Project, United Church of Christ and Prometheus Radio Project. “We’re suing the FCC for repeatedly failing to foster a media system that reflects the diversity of the American people,” said Free Press Deputy Director Jessica Gonzalez. "The federal court in Philadelphia has told the FCC three times that it must take a hard look at how consolidation might harm ownership by women and people of color,” said Cheryl Leanza, who represents UCC and is lead counsel on the joint brief. “The FCC continues to whistle in the dark but take no action," said Leanza. The FCC’s response is due Feb. 14, and oral argument is expected in spring. The agency didn't comment.