O'Rielly Tweets in Favor of Higher Penalties for Pirates
Pirate radio fines should be increased, said FCC Commissioner Mike O'Rielly in a tweet Thursday responding to the release of forfeiture orders that slapped two long-term unlicensed operators with $15,000 fines each (see 1707260048). "Only $15k fine each for multi-YEAR…
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pirate radio violations in Florida? More proof why @FCC pirate radio penalties need to be increased!" the tweet said. O'Rielly has focused on increasing FCC action on radio policy, and repeatedly said the Enforcement Bureau should be given authority to target landlords and businesses that harbor or support pirates (see 1704250053).