D.C. Memo: FCC Fines Nexstar $1.2 Million Over ‘Unauthorized’ Takeover of Mission Broadcasting’s WPIX in NYC

🔷 NTIA Backs FCC on Net Neutrality 🔷 NCAA Guards It Trademarks 🔷 WISPA: Bulk Billing Can Be 'Problematic' 🔷 Dish Chief Visits FCC on Video

Federal regulators yesterday imposed a heavy fine and other sanctions on Nexstar Media Group, the largest TV station owner in the country, over the company’s unauthorized takeover of Mission Broadcasting’s WPIX in New York City. The FCC fined Nexstar about $1.2 million for “usurping” control of WPIX in violation of rules that require the agency to appro…