I just googled the owners of this station--they were fined in 2004 for violations involving their STL. And three weeks ago got cited for the following:
By the Chief, Enforcement Bureau:
1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into
between the Enforcement Bureau ("Bureau") and Venture Technologies
Group, LLC ("VTG"). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by
the Bureau concerning (1) VTG's possible false certifications and
violations of the requirements of Sections 1.65 of the Commission's
rules in connection with its applications for licenses to cover the
construction permits for the above-captioned deleted low power
television stations, and (2) possible violations of Section 74.763(b)
of the Commission's rules in connection with the operation of those
stations.
2. The Bureau and VTG have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree
that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached
hereto and incorporated by reference.
3. Based upon the record before us, and in the absence of material new
evidence relating to this matter, we conclude that there are no
substantial and material questions of fact as to whether VTG possesses
the basic qualifications, including those related to character, to
hold or obtain any Commission license or authorization.
4. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree, we find that the
public interest will be served by adopting the Consent Decree and
terminating the investigation.
5. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 4(i) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and the authority delegated by
Sections 0.111 and 0.311 of the Commission's rules, the attached
Consent Decree IS ADOPTED.
6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the complaint received by, or in the
possession of, the Bureau on or around May 30, 2006, alleging false
certifications in VTG's applications for licenses to cover the
construction permits for the above-captioned deleted low power
television stations and violations of the Commission's rules requiring
VTG to notify the Commission that the stations had discontinued
operations and to request special temporary authority to operate at
variance from the stations' licenses IS DISMISSED.
7. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the above-captioned investigation IS
TERMINATED.
8. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that copies of this Order shall be sent by
regular first class mail and by certified mail, return receipt
requested, to Venture Technologies Group, LLC, 5670 Wilshire
Boulevard, Suite 1300, Los Angeles, California 90036 and to its
counsel, Richard J. Bodorff, Esquire and Gregory L. Masters, Esquire,
Wiley Rein, 1776 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Kris Anne Monteith
Chief, Enforcement Bureau
