Ethics Watchdog Calls For FCC To Revoke News Corp. Licenses

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington wants the Federal Communications Commission to revoke News Corporation's broadcast license after a British parliamentary panel ruled that CEO James Murdoch is not fit to lead his global media empire. "Under U.S. law, broadcast frequencies may be used only by people of good 'character,' who will serve 'the public interest,' and speak with 'candor,'" the group wrote in a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. "Significant character deficiencies may warrant disqualification from holding a license."