Pope Faces Possible Huge Fine
Former State Rep. Tim Pope broke the law a year ago when he paid for automated calls attacking Oklahoma County Commissioner Jim Roth, U. S. District Judge Robin Cauthron has ruled. Pope, who heads the Oklahoma Republican Assembly, faces fines that could total as much as $10 million.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Action requires prerecorded telephone calls to identify who paid for them. The 20,000 calls Pope placed did not meet that requirement. The calls accused Roth of "advancing the homosexual agenda in Oklahoma County."
Pope's attorney, Stephen Jones of Enid, said he's disappointed by the ruling; he believes the calls were protected by the First Amendment.
Pope could be fined as much as $500 per call.
The Telephone Consumer Protection Action requires prerecorded telephone calls to identify who paid for them. The 20,000 calls Pope placed did not meet that requirement. The calls accused Roth of "advancing the homosexual agenda in Oklahoma County."
Pope's attorney, Stephen Jones of Enid, said he's disappointed by the ruling; he believes the calls were protected by the First Amendment.
Pope could be fined as much as $500 per call.
posted by Mike McCarville @ 8:48 AM
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