Ofcom finds Radio Caroline breached rules after false King Charles death broadcast, sanctions under consideration

Ofcom finds Radio Caroline breached rules after false King Charles death broadcast, sanctions under consideration

Ofcom ruled Radio Caroline breached Rule 5.1, requiring news due accuracy, and Rule 5.2, requiring prompt correction of significant mistakes, after three pre-recorded announcements falsely declaring King Charles III's death aired on 19 May. Ofcom called the inaccuracy "very significant" on a matter of "very high public interest." A sanction decision has not been announced.

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