Appeals court issues mixed ruling on FCC's broadcast ownership rules

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals said the agency failed to justify a limitation on "top four" TV station ownership in markets.

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Wednesday issued a mixed ruling on a report delivered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) two years ago that affirmed certain ownership restrictions for broadcast radio and TV stations while overturning a key regulation regarding duopolies in most markets.