Radio Host Launches Profanity-Laced Tirade On Air
"As reported by Channel 5 Oklahoma.com, Oklahoma City residents who listened to BOB 96.9 FM Monday morning were surprised to hear a deejay launch into an extended, profanity-laced tirade before she was forced off the air. According to a police report, co-host Lisa Mirick, of The Lisa and Ron Show, left her position at BOB 96.9 FM after an extended segment filled with cursing and criticisms of her colleagues and employer.
In the report, an employee said that prior to the incident, Mirick went into the audio booth and said she was going to 'unload on the world' and quit her job. According to the report, Mirick allegedly threatened to stay in the studio until police arrived. However, police said Mirick had left the building on Monday morning before officers arrived at Citadel Communications' Oklahoma City broadcasting facility. In the police report, two employees said Mirick appeared to be 'intoxicated' at the time of the incident. Several police officers said they heard the tirade on the air as they drove to the station.
Police said Mirick would not be charged with any crimes. "
Editor: Perhaps the police won't raise charges, but what if a listener complains to the FCC? This seems potentially ripe for a precedent of sticking the 'talent' with a fine in addition to the licensee.
