Posted: Tue., Dec. 26, 2006, 9:24am PT

CBS argument doesn't convince FCC

Organization refuses to drop 'Nipplegate' fine

When it comes to "Nipplegate," the FCC isn't backing down.

The org rejected CBS' argument that Janet Jackson's breast-baring performance in the 2004 Super Bowl didn't break any decency rules. Following the incident, the FCC fined the Eye $550,000.

Part of the network's argument was that it was unaware that the incident was going to take place -- and that when it did, the entire controversy took less than a second.

The Super Bowl returns to CBS in February, with Prince scheduled to perform at halftime.


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