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Lawyer for Water Intoxication Lawsuit sends a letter to the FCC.

I feel bad for the rest of the staff at the station who were innocent. I hope they don't end up having to pay for other people's actions... lawyers, radio folks and contestants alike.
 
Very interesting. I can't believe the station isn't cooperating...as every day passes they're putting another bullet in their foot. I don't know what Geary and Fields are thinking.

I haven't listened to the station....have advertisers been pulling out? Are there even ANY advertisements?

I talked to some friends at the station and cluster who weren't involved..its been hard on them, but they're surviving. They think the whole thing is crazy...but they've got strong company loyalty, so I can understand how they feel.
 
WHAT a load of crap.!!!

1. No where does it say that Mrs. Strange was responsible for her own actions. She worked in a medical ofice and none of her co-workers told her of the dangers. Interesting!
2. How do they know if the people who called in were really nurses? are they not assuming some things.
3. The constestant stated that she could consumer more wat
 
I haven't listened to the station....have advertisers been pulling out? Are there even ANY advertisements?
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I don't know the answer to this for certain. They are still running spots. However, I have heard some commercials on other Entercom properties that would not normally air except for on 107.9. This leads me to believe there might be quite a few "make goods".

I talked to some friends at the station and cluster who weren't involved..its been hard on them, but they're surviving.
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Thanks for this update. I've been asking posters on this board that very question to no avail. Again, I hope they come through this situation unscathed.
 
Welcome Radiovictim,

As far as the advertisers go, I'd be interested to see what ends up happing with some of the local clubs...especially those that had talent contracts with members of the rave.

The Entercom employees are just trying to do (whats left of) their jobs...they are being a bit harassed by the media though. I get the media being camped out there waiting to hear from the big wigs, but sheesh - don't bother the other people when you know they're not going to talk to you anways.
 
Could their license be next?

The proprietor of Reelradio is calling for the FCC to revoke KDND's license. He's a longtime CHR jock/PD who lives in Sacramento.

Click "General Comments" on the home page, then scroll down to the comments from January 14 on.
 
So will like KDND be like no longer a radio station or top 40 for sacramento? this is really sad. I feel so bad for the girls family.
 
In an article in the Sac Bee Biz section last week, a spokesperson said they need to get a new show in place asap because a few of their clients have already cancelled their contracts after the incident.
 
Water Drowning Case

So what are peoples opinion are the water drowning case in california? Do you think the stations license should be pulled?
 
Re: Water Drowning Case

I don't think that the license should be pulled and the frequency/channel gone. If anything the FCC should auction off the channel so that somebody can keep it going.
 
Isn't it obvious that the charges here will be manslaughter? (causing death without intention). The audio tapes kind of prove that. (Some may even argue it might be a higher charge, but I'll stick with manslaughter for now). A jury will decide. And if KDND is not cooperating, they are getting poor legal advice and that will hurt them in a jury trial.
 
Entercom Corporate Response

I'm sure that Entercom corporate lawyers - and there are many very good attorneys at their disposal - have advised the locals to say NOTHING beyond the carefully-worded statement that was already issued as long as litigation is in progress.

Lawyers have their hands on this now. Prepare for plenty of posturing, legal wrangling, and attempts to manipulate public opinion. This is now a LEGAL matter, not just a public relations fiasco.
 
Is David Field a Coward or Just Stupid?

David Field should have issued a statement by now. This is an outrage! This company is DIRECTLY responsible for the death of a young, working, mother of three. What the HELL do they intend to do about it??? All over a stupid video game!

I speculated on day one that they could be brought up on criminal charges. Based on the attitude exhibited by Entercom, I definitely think civil as well as criminal charges are warranted in this case. The only statement we have heard from Entercom corporate is a press release on some station swaps with Bonneville. Such hubris! It's just business as usual from this guys

As far as I'm concerned, they deserve whatever happens to them. Up to and including license revocation. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
 
Re: Water Drowning Case

I don't think anyone is implying that the channel would simply be deleted. Entercom would, likely, have to dump the license in a sort-of distress sale.

Look to the RKO General model. Once the ALJ found RKO unfit to be a licensee, RKO had to divest, fast. That's what would happen here. Whether one glaring failure, such as that at KDND, rises to this level implying Entercom is unfit to hold that license, is an open question.

DE
 
Where is the outrage that she is responsible for her own actions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
I repeat on this board again...

The first rule of radio contesting (it's in Part 73 of the rules and regs if you want to look it up)
says you cannot place a listener in jeopardy in conducting a radio contest.

The ignorance on the part of those involved at all levels (on air/promotions/management/ownership) not
recognizing the dangers of water intoxication (or not having appropriate safeguards in place to "vet" a potential stunt or promotion) is no excuse.

And, no...release forms don't absolve one of responsibility.

I do feel very badly for those involved. But, to this one broadcaster's opinion, this was a radio blunder of
massive proportions. The potential remedies (a manslaugter charge, prison time, massive fines and even
possible license revocation) are all in play here. I can't predict what will happen. But, all of you on this board who are in the business, pay attention to what happens here. It could happen to you.
 
KevinFodor said:
The first rule of radio contesting (it's in Part 73 of the rules and regs if you want to look it up)
says you cannot place a listener in jeopardy in conducting a radio contest.
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I don't see that specifically in Part 73. If there is a directly on-point Rule, I would be curious to get the cite. I just made a cursory run through the Sections and might have missed something.

What I do see is Section 73.1216, which has to do with disclosure in contesting. The Rule states that the licensee has an affirmative duty to disclose "Material Terms." Such terms, according to the Rule, "include those factors which define the operation of the contest and which affect participation therein." I'm thinkin' the possibility of DEATH might be material.

Note, though, that the Letter sent by counsel for the Strange family did not cite FCC Rules.

DE
 
Re: Water Drowning Case

I would agree that it would not be the FCC way to delete the channel, but it seems that is what this lawyer is asking for. This came from my Inside Radio newsletter this morning...


"Roger Dreyer asks the FCC to "terminate" the license of Entercom's KDND and wants Entercom to face "discipline" beyond even that extreme penalty (which is worth tens of millions). Those phrases aren't the usual parlance of the FCC, but Dreyer makes his point about the tragic death during a water-drinking contest."

It is a very sad case. These guys were trouble when they were at K-Hits 106.3 in Little Rock.
 
No the letter from the lawyer did not cite FCC rules, mainly because it was grasping at straws. There was no meat to that letter. Revoke a license? C'mon, how does that solve anything? Another company will take that frequency and ten years down the road we'll be rehashing this with a different contest and different personalities.
And for those thinking that the DJ's were not operating in the public interest... isnt' it their job to entertain? I'm sure some were entertained..until the final result.
 
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