WASHINGTON, November 15, 2023—The Federal Communications Commission today
proposed fines against three pirate radio operators under the Preventing Illegal Radio Abuse
Through Enforcement Act (PIRATE Act). This includes pirate radio stations in the Bronx, Mount
Vernon, and Brooklyn, New York that may face fines totaling $6,412,068.
Today, the Commission proposed the maximum penalty allowable under the PIRATE Act,
$2,316,034, against Johnny Peralta for allegedly operating a pirate radio station known as La Mia
Radio in the Bronx, New York, since 2018. A 2022-2023 New York Pirate Radio Sweep by the
FCC’s Enforcement Bureau confirmed that La Mia Radio continues to operate. The FCC also
proposed a maximum fine against Dexter Blake for his suspected operation of a pirate radio
station known as Linkage Radio in Mount Vernon, New York. Lastly, the FCC also proposed
today a $1,780,000 fine against Matthew Bowen for 89 alleged violations of FCC rules for
continued operation of a pirate radio station known as Triple9HD in Brooklyn, New York.
Within 30 calendar days of the release date of the NAL, the radio operators must pay the fine or
file a written statement seeking reduction or cancellation of the proposed forfeiture. Unpaid fines
will be referred to the Department of Justice for collection.
https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-398485A1.pdf
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