FCC Complaints: CNN, FOX, MSNBC
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| Tracking # |
FOIA Control No. 2023-000397 FCC-2023-000397 |
| Submitted | March 5, 2023 |
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From: Jackson Parker
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All complaints relating to all shows and content on the following networks: CNN, FOX, MSNBC.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jackson Parker
From: Federal Communications Commission
This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/submissionDetails?trackingNumber=FCC-2023-000397&type=Request)
* Tracking Number: FCC-2023-000397
* Requester Name:
Jackson Parker
* Date Submitted: 03/05/2023
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description:
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
All complaints relating to all shows and content on the following networks: CNN, FOX, MSNBC.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Jackson Parker
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From: Federal Communications Commission
Dear Mr. Parker:
Thank you for your recent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the FCC submitted via FOIA online. Your requests all complaints relating to all shows on CNN, FOX and MSNBC. Before we can proceed, we require additional information regarding the scope of your request. Please give me a call at the number listed below so that we can discuss the matter. A preliminary search of our records reveal over 7,000 records that mention either CNN, FOX or MSNBC. If we do hear from you by April 3, 2023, we will assume you are no longer interested in this request and handle accordingly. Please note that this does not preclude you from refiling your request at later time.
Sincerely,
Arthur Scrutchins
Attorney-Advisor
Consumer Policy Division
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau
arthur.scrutchins@fcc.gov<mailto:arthur.scrutchins@fcc.gov>
202-418-2184 o
301-775-9794 c
From: Jackson Parker
All 7k should be sufficient. Are there any specific questions you have which you need answered to fulfill this request?
From: Jackson Parker
I am writing to formally appeal the implicit denial of my Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, reference number #FCC-2023-000397, which was submitted to the Federal Communications Commission on March 5, 2023.
Background:
My request sought all complaints relating to all shows and content on the networks: CNN, FOX, and MSNBC.
Timeline of Correspondence:
March 5, 2023: FOIA request submitted.
March 30, 2023: FCC requested clarification due to the large number of potential records.
March 31, 2023: I provided the requested clarification.
As of Aug 11, 2023 I have not received the requested records or any further communication from the FCC regarding the status of my request.
Basis for Appeal:
The prolonged delay without a substantive response or valid reason constitutes an implicit denial of access to the requested records, which is in violation of the Freedom of Information Act.
Action Requested:
I kindly request that the Federal Communications Commission:
Acknowledge this appeal in writing within the stipulated timeframe.
Conduct a diligent search for the requested records.
Provide the requested records without further delay or provide a valid legal basis for withholding them.
I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand the importance of transparency and the public's right to access records under the Freedom of Information Act.
Thank you for your cooperation.
From: Federal Communications Commission
Mr. Parker:
This email responds to your FOIA request seeking "all complaints relating to all shows on CNN, FOX and MSNBC." Please confirm that this is your current email address and provide a phone number where you can be reached. As previously discussed, CGB conducted a search of the databases in which we maintain the records of informal complaints filed by, or on behalf of, consumers. Our search revealed over 7,000 complaints that are responsive to your request. Due to the large volume of complaints and the number of hours involved in processing your request, we will be providing you with complaints on a rolling basis in order to complete your request in the most efficient and timely manner possible. It may take 90-120 days or more to complete your request. Please respond to this email within the next ten days. Thanks in advance for providing this information and I look forward to working with you. If you have any questions please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Thanks,
Arthur Scrutchins
Attorney-Advisor
Consumer Policy Division
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau
202-418-2184 o
301-775-9794 c
From: Jackson Parker
Dear Mr. Scrutchins,
Thank you for your email dated August 18, 2023, regarding my FOIA request seeking all complaints relating to shows on CNN, FOX, and MSNBC.
I appreciate your commitment to providing the requested records on a rolling basis, given the large volume of complaints. While I understand the complexity of processing over 7,000 complaints, I would like to express my concern about the proposed timeline of 90-120 days or more to complete the request.
As you may recall, my original request was submitted on March 5, 2023, and I have been actively engaged in correspondence to clarify and expedite the request. The prolonged delay has already impacted the timeliness of accessing these records.
I kindly request that the FCC consider prioritizing this request and explore ways to reduce the processing time, if possible. If there are specific categories or subsets of complaints that can be provided more quickly, I am open to discussing a phased approach to receiving the records.
Please confirm this email address as my current contact information. If you have any questions or need further clarification, I prefer to continue our correspondence via email to maintain a clear and transparent record of our communication.
I look forward to working with you to ensure a timely and transparent response to this request. Thank you for your cooperation.
From: Federal Communications Commission
Mr. Parker,
Thanks for your response to my email. We will begin processing your request immediately. We will provide the first installment of approximately 600 complaints within the next 10 days. As previously stated, the large volume of complaints and the hours needed by our staff to process your request will require that we provide the remainder on a rolling basis. If possible, we will be able to complete your request within the 90-120 day window or sooner. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Arthur Scrutchins
Attorney-Advisor
202-418-2184
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on March 5, 2023. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #FCC-2023-000397.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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