Former WLNE owner's past catches up with him - again

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A Detroit TV station targeting African-Americans fires Kevin O'Brien over racist remarks during his tenure at Meredith
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/wa...lations-of-numerous-corporate-policies_b40017

 

[DToTheJ]

Better late than never?
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/bl...eadline_of_the_Day_WADL_Disgorges_O_Brien.php

 

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"Disgorges remnants" - now there's a mental image for you. KOB, meanwhile, has issued his own press release:
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/ab...hares-his-side-of-the-story_b40528#more-40528

Looks like the station owner will have multiple lawsuits on his hands, not least because he fired the news director on his first day on the job.

 

[DToTheJ]

Follow-up:
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/bl...a_Deepens_Sacked_News_Director_Sounds_Off.php