An aerial photograph shows the television studios of Adell-owned Wadl-tv in Detroit. (Courtesy photo)
Shareholders who have investments in a Detroit-area independent television station will call for statewide rallies this week over inaction by federal regulators to approve the transfer of the station’s license to a larger company.
On Monday, Rev. Horace Sheffield III will distribute a call for action on behalf of the minority shareholders of Detroit’s Wadl-tv (Channel 38), with a request for rallies across the state of Michigan over the FCC’s lengthy delay in deciding an application to transfer the station’s license to Mission Broadcasting.
The Desk obtained a draft copy of the press release slated to go out Monday morning, which states that a number of other faith-based leaders and their respective groups — including Bishop Charles Ellis and Rainbow Push Coalition founder Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr. — have expressed solidarity with shareholders in pushing...
Shareholders who have investments in a Detroit-area independent television station will call for statewide rallies this week over inaction by federal regulators to approve the transfer of the station’s license to a larger company.
On Monday, Rev. Horace Sheffield III will distribute a call for action on behalf of the minority shareholders of Detroit’s Wadl-tv (Channel 38), with a request for rallies across the state of Michigan over the FCC’s lengthy delay in deciding an application to transfer the station’s license to Mission Broadcasting.
The Desk obtained a draft copy of the press release slated to go out Monday morning, which states that a number of other faith-based leaders and their respective groups — including Bishop Charles Ellis and Rainbow Push Coalition founder Rev. Jesse Jackson, Jr. — have expressed solidarity with shareholders in pushing...
- 4/15/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Kevin Adell, the owner of Adell Broadcasting and Wadl in Detroit. (Photo courtesy Adell Media)
The owner of a Detroit-area independent television station will meet with a Federal Communications Commisison (FCC) official on Thursday to discuss the pending sale of his broadcast outlet, The Desk has learned.
Facing opposition from pay TV groups, the acquisition of Wadl (Channel 38) by Mission Broadcasting has been delayed nearly a year because the deal still need regulatory approval from the FCC.
Opponents alleged the deal would give Mission partner Nexstar Media Group more leverage to increase retransmission consent fees for the stations under its ownership and control. All stations licensed to Mission are operated by Nexstar under shared services agreements that are common in the industry.
Supporters of the deal include the Detroit chapter of the NAACP and Reverend Jesse Jackson, Jr., the leader of the Rainbow Push Coalition. Jackson has met with FCC...
The owner of a Detroit-area independent television station will meet with a Federal Communications Commisison (FCC) official on Thursday to discuss the pending sale of his broadcast outlet, The Desk has learned.
Facing opposition from pay TV groups, the acquisition of Wadl (Channel 38) by Mission Broadcasting has been delayed nearly a year because the deal still need regulatory approval from the FCC.
Opponents alleged the deal would give Mission partner Nexstar Media Group more leverage to increase retransmission consent fees for the stations under its ownership and control. All stations licensed to Mission are operated by Nexstar under shared services agreements that are common in the industry.
Supporters of the deal include the Detroit chapter of the NAACP and Reverend Jesse Jackson, Jr., the leader of the Rainbow Push Coalition. Jackson has met with FCC...
- 3/27/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Former Today show anchor Tamron Hall is being dragged into the ugly divorce of Jesse Jackson Jr. — and the former U.S. congressman is not happy about it.
Jackson’s estranged wife, former Chicago alderman Sandi Jackson, has filed court papers requesting subpoenas be issued for Hall, as well as 11 other people, who “have been identified as persons having knowledge of the circumstances that led to the estrangement of the parties, financial issues raised, and allegations made in this matter,” according to the court filing.
No further details were revealed about why Sandi Jackson, 53, is seeking information from Hall, 46, but Jackson Jr.
Jackson’s estranged wife, former Chicago alderman Sandi Jackson, has filed court papers requesting subpoenas be issued for Hall, as well as 11 other people, who “have been identified as persons having knowledge of the circumstances that led to the estrangement of the parties, financial issues raised, and allegations made in this matter,” according to the court filing.
No further details were revealed about why Sandi Jackson, 53, is seeking information from Hall, 46, but Jackson Jr.
- 9/7/2017
- by Hilary Shenfeld
- PEOPLE.com
Don’t laugh. There are some people who say that he could be in a few years. Of course, by now, I’m sure you’ve heard all about the sad saga of Jesse Jackson Jr. (the eldest son of Jesse Jackson) who signed off on a plea deal and pleaded guilty in federal court last week, to charges that he misappropriated over $750,000 in campaign funds for him and his wife Sandi's own personal use (She also pleaded guilty last week to tax fraud). Among the countless items Jesse Jr. bought were a $43,000 gold Rolex watch for his mistress (or "jump off" if you prefer - and in case you're were wondering, yes, she's white. Wanna bet Sandi doesn't...
- 2/27/2013
- by Sergio
- ShadowAndAct
It might be the most brilliant line of questioning of 2013 ... a TMZ photog went face-to-face with Jesse Jackson Jr. and demanded to know why he blew his stolen campaign money on a Michael Jackson fedora ... And Not A Michael Jackson Glove???And then the follow up ... Did You At Least Get To Wear The Fedora? Of course, Jjj just plead guilty to fraud ... after stealing $750,000 from his campaign to support a lavish, over-the-top lifestyle. Jesse...
- 2/21/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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- 5/19/2011
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
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