Wahl Hearing Proceeding Terminated
FCC Administrative Law Judge Jane Halprin terminated the hearing proceeding for Pennsylvania radio broadcaster Roger Wahl, said an order posted Tuesday in docket 21-401 (see 2206010065). Wahl, who was representing himself, “is not participating in this proceeding at the level…
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necessary to render it a meaningful exercise of the opportunity for a hearing that has been afforded him, much less of the government’s time and resources,” Halprin wrote. Wahl’s license for WQZS(FM) Meyersdale was designated for hearing after he was convicted of attempting to have a woman sexually assaulted. Wahl repeatedly missed filing deadlines and failed to follow the court’s instructions, Halprin said. “The Presiding Judge has provided Mr. Wahl significant deference in this matter due to his choice to proceed without counsel,” said the order.” His repeated failure to produce required documents without explanation is particularly concerning.” After 30 years as a licensee, Wahl should understand the gravity of the hearing proceeding, she said. “The Presiding Judge informed Mr. Wahl several times that lack of filing could cause him to lose his license.” The ALJ’s order refers the matter back to the commission, and Wahl’s license is expected to be revoked. Wahl didn’t comment.