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Carr’s FCC Hands Historic Regulatory Victory to African-American TV Station Owner

The FCC granted a waiver allowing DuJuan McCoy’s Circle City Broadcasting to purchase Indianapolis ABC affiliate WRTV from Scripps for $83 million, exceeding the agency’s two‑stations‑per‑market rule. Media Bureau Chief Erin Boone ruled the exception would not harm competition and would protect local news output. The decision marks a historic regulatory win for an African‑American broadcaster and reflects Chairman Brendan Carr’s push to strengthen locally‑owned TV stations. The acquisition gives CCB three stations in the Indianapolis DMA, positioning it for greater market viability.