CBS Battle FCC over Jackson fine

American TV giant CBS is fighting the large fine imposed on 20 of its stations after Janet Jackson's breast exposure during February's Super Bowl, insisting the incident was not intentional.

CBS Battle FCC over Jackson fine

American TV giant CBS is fighting the large fine imposed on 20 of its stations after Janet Jackson's breast exposure during February's Super Bowl, insisting the incident was not intentional.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) levied the maximum penalty for indecency, totalling $500,000 (€385,800), following the public outcry in response to Jackson's unexpected breast flash during her half-time duet with Justin Timberlake.

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