Will CBS Go Bare On Jackson Exposure?

Broadcasters facing possible regulatory and legal fallout from Janet Jacksons breast-flashing during the Super Bowl halftime show probably arent covered for these exposures by their standard media liability policies, industry experts contend.

So far, the Federal Communications Commission, which has the authority to levy heavy fines, has said it will investigate, and an angry viewer filed a prospective class action in federal court, which was later withdrawn.

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