Federal Communications Commission fines of The Howard Stern Show
Background
In 1978, the United States Supreme Court upheld the FCC's authority to fine broadcasts for indecent programming at hours when children could be listening.

Federal Communications Commission fines of The Howard Stern Show

Section Title: Background
Table Section Text: In 1978, the United States Supreme Court upheld the FCC's authority to fine broadcasts for indecent programming at hours when children could be listening.

FCC fines issued

Date	Amount	Company	Outcome

November 29, 1990	$6,000	Infinity	Paid; part of 1995 settlement

October 27, 1992	$105,000	Greater Media	Paid

December 18, 1992	$600,000	Infinity	Paid; part of 1995 settlement

August 12, 1993	$500,000

August 12, 1993	$73,750	Americom	Rescinded in 2000

February 1, 1994	$37,500

February 1, 1994	$400,000	Infinity	Paid; part of 1995 settlement

May 20, 1994	$200,000

October 15, 1996	$10,000	Benchmark	Reduced to $6,000; paid

April 8, 1997	$12,000	EZ	Paid

June 24, 1997	$6,000	Infinity	Rescinded in 2001

June 5, 1998	$2,000	Eagle Radio	Paid

June 29, 1998	$6,000	Clear Channel

March 18, 2004	$27,500	Viacom	Paid; part of 2004 settlements

April 8, 2004	$495,000	Clear Channel

Sentence(s)

On August 12, 1993, Americom received a fine of $73,750.

final_sentence: On August 12, 1993, Americom received a fine of $73,750.