Court Tosses FCC 'wardrobe Malfunction' Fine

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EntertainmentEntertainmentExtraCourt Tosses FCC 'wardrobe Malfunction' FineCourt Tosses FCC 'wardrobe Malfunction' FineThe Associated PressA federal appeals court has thrown out a $550,000 fine against CBS for the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show that ended with Janet Jackson's breast-baring "wardrobe malfunction." (July 21)One of the most talked-about moments in television has finally been resolved. A federal court threw out a five-hundred and fifty thousand dollar fine against CBS for Janet Jackson's controversial "wardrobe malfunction." During the 2004 Superbowl halftime performance, Justin Timberlake ripped Jackson's bustier, revealing her breast.The court ruled the Federal Communications Commission "acted arbitrarily and capriciously" in issuing the fine for the fleeting image of nudity.Over 90 million viewers tuned in to the performance and the incident spurred an immediate crackdown and debate about indecency on television. Diane Kepley, the Associated Press.