The FCC will not police the circulation of COVID-19 medical advice by on-air media personalities who’ve touted unproven treatments and downplayed the virus.
Free Press' petition to the FCC said that "broadcasters are prohibited from knowingly airing false information about a catastrophe that causes 'substantial public harm.'"
WASHINGTON — On Monday, the FCC denied Free Press’ petition that urged the agency to help prevent the spread of false COVID-19 information via broadcast outlets.