FCC Casts Doubt On Sinclair-Tribune Deal
has “serious concerns” about a proposed megadeal between Rather than sign off on the $3.9 billion deal as proposed, Pai said he’s asked the FCC to submit it for a hearing in front of an administrative law judge ― a potentially lengthy process that could quash Sinclair’s bid entirely. Pai took particular issue with Sinclair’s plan to divest from some of the stations to meet federal ownership rules, casting doubt on the broadcaster’s ultimate intent. “The evidence we’ve received suggests that certain station divestitures that have been ...
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