Free Press Group Hits FCC Chair With Ethics Complaint

The Hill reports:

The Freedom of the Press Foundation has filed an ethics complaint against Brendan Carr, the chairman of the FCC, arguing the close of ally of President Trump has “engaged in egregious misconduct,” and calling for him to be disbarred.

In the organization’s complaint, filed with the District of Columbia Court of Appeals’ Office of Disciplinary Counsel on Monday, cites Carr’s public statements and actions in the weeks leading up to the agency’s recent approval of the Paramount, Skydance merger.

“Carr’s actions brazenly violate legal and ethical standards that govern the practice of law znd public officials, undermining the First Amendment, the FCC’s credibility and the laws he is trusted to administer,” the complaint said. “His abuse of his office to force an unwarranted settlement of a private lawsuit, is shameful and warrants disbarment.”

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✉️ @freedomofpress “is turning the tables on Brendan Carr, filing a complaint to investigate and potentially disbar the FCC chairman over his moves to punish Donald Trump’s media critics,” @oliverdarcy writes. https://t.co/CBokx9A0CD

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