Leslie Stimson / 07.12.2011 12:00 AM
Miami Pirate Fine Progresses to Next Level
<p>&#160;</p> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A $10,000 fine against Antonio Robinson for operating a pirate station in Miami has progressed to a forfeiture order.</span></div> <div>&#160;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The FCC said Robinson operated an unlicensed station on 105.5 MHz from his commercial suite in Miami. </span></div> <div>&#160;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Miami Office of the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau issued a Notice of Apparent Liability to Robinson in May. </span></div> <div>&#160;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The office said Robinson has not responded to the notice, so the case has progressed to the next level. The commission affirmed the $10,000 fine; Robinson has 30 days to pay or the case may be turned over to the Justice Department for collection.</span></div> <div>&#160;</div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Related:</span></div> <div><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a style='text-decoration:underline' href="http://www.rwonline.com/article/fcc-fines-five-florida-pirates/23452" style="text-decoration: underline;">FCC Fines Five Florida Pirates</a> (May 2011)</span></div> <div>&#160;</div> <p>&#160;</p>


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