Stephen Colbert is in the clear.
The bureau has concluded that there was nothing actionable under the FCCs rules.
The monologue sparked abacklash onlineunder the hashtag #FireColbert, and some critics found the ckholster joke homophobic.
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But as for insulting Trump, he said, I dont regret that.
He, I believe, can take care of himself.
I have jokes; he has the launch codes.
So its a fair fight.
The Late Showairs late enough that it is exempt from theFCCs policieson profane and indecent content.
Obscene content is prohibited at all hours, but Colberts joke apparently didnt rise to that level.
But it was protected speech, the statement said.
The FCCs decision not to sanction CBS for Stephen Colberts May 1 monologue on theLate Showwas the proper outcome.
The audio of the profane broadcast was muted and Colberts mouth was pixilated.
