Radio One Threatens Legal Action Against The Baltimore Spectator

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12 March 2015

By A.F. James MacArthur 
Agitator In Chief 
On Twitter: @BaltoSpectator 

MACARTHUR INDEPENDENT NEWS SERVICE

It's not everyday as a blogger you get to open email from a multi-million dollar national corporation threatening to take legal action against you.

You would think a company that owns over 50 radio stations coast to coast, a cable TV network, multiple websites and print publications would have better things to do. Apparently not.

The black and white photo of mine seen at the bottom of many of blog posts happens to be in front of a vehicle owned by the radio conglomerate. Most people probably never noticed -- my figure is what's prominently featured in the shot -- but in the background, if you pay attention, the 92 Q Jams logo can be seen.

Of the four station cluster Radio One has in Baltimore, my voice has been heard on that one the least. I highly doubt anyone seeing the picture would misconstrue it to mean I was an employee or personality on the station. Quite frankly theirs isn't my core demographic and I have nothing to gain by association, intentional or unintentional.

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As Director of the MacArthur Institute Center For Advanced Analysis and Critical Comparison; occasional media critic, researcher, independent investigator, and entrepreneur, A.F. James MacArthur is Baltimore's most well known independent journalist contributor. A member of the underground news network for over 20 years. During this time, he's been a frequent subject of attack by government under the guise of law enforcement. Although closely watched and followed, he's often boycotted from being given any credit for his work by mainstream media.
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Can You Hear Me Now? - U.S. Marshals Lose Millions of Dollars Worth Of Two-Way Radios

Encrypted radios in wrong hands could be major security breach

The U.S. Marshals Service -- in charge of Federal Witness Protection Program --  has lost track of approximately 2,000 encrypted two-way radios worth millions of dollars, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.

"We believe that this issue is in large part attributable to poor record keeping..." U.S. Marshals Service spokesman Drew Wade

Marshals told the Wall Street Journal they were worried not only about wasted money, but also about prospect of criminals getting hold of the radios and using them to gain access to privileged law enforcement activities.

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THE FUTURE: Radio Veteran Praises Spectator News Coverage

Marc Clarke, host of one time top rated, "Big Phat Morning Show," on Radio One's 92Q in Baltimore and more recently weekend night host on DC's WHUR, has recently joined online mega podcast site Spreaker.com.

Clarke hasn't done an official show yet, but in several short introductory recordings, the 26 year radio veteran was very excited and intrigued about the possibilities of the medium. He promised big things were coming there, calling it "the future."

Clarke also gave a glowing review to long time, Baltimore independent, multimedia investigative journalist, A.F. James MacArthur, aka "The Baltimore Spectator," heard on WBAL, WOLB, WFBR, and numerous other outlets.

Passing The Torch

Referring to coverage of a brutal home invasion, triple-shooting last night in Baltimore, broken by The Baltimore Spectator, Clarke said in the comment section of the "BREAKING NEWS" portion of MacArthur's podcast, "Such a sad story but great job reporting...you really are filling a void that is needed and I think this is really going to blow up, keep up the good work my brotha!"

According to recent statistics provided by search giant Google.com, The Baltimore Spectator was ranked number one and in the top 20 results for several Baltimore related search terms. The site was also top 20 in the nation for search results related to the General David Petraeus sex scandal.

From Twitter

"I had to wait and see, but @baltospectator was right on with his report last night from triple shooting in West Baltimore"
— Justin Fenton (@justin_fenton) 

"@baltospectator Man! Do u have a police scanner at home? U R on it!"
— PressPlay (@PressPlay_13) 

"Don't ask me why I just started following @baltospectator . I've been reading his stuff 4 a bit & The Sun kinda sucks in comparision"
— Dana's too blessed (@ghettobohemian) 

"I want to thank @baltospectator for taking the time to update us on the mess happening in Bmore. No other report/journalist would do! THXS"
— ✨Shawnee✨© (@powls) 

"Thanks to @baltospectator for keeping it real and keeping the citizens of charm city more informed than the news does. #BaltimoreUgly"
— Robyn Stewart (@Macrame_Queen) 

"@foxbaltimore tweets BREAKING NEWS 4 hours ago that @baltospectator broke 18 hours ago. Step ya life up! #fail"
— DĀNÄ (@danatroymedia) 

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For the last several years, A.F. James MacArthur has been the established leader in on-scene, feet-on-the-street, Baltimore crime and emergency incident reporting. Baltimore's premier independent crime correspondent and street reporter, is a multimedia journalist who also covers urban decay and public corruption. He may be reached at 410-205-NEWS (6397) voice or text message, MacArthurMedia@gmail.com, and followed on numerous social media, including: @BaltoSpectator on twitter , Spreaker web radio, BlogTalk Radio, Baltimore Spectator on Facebook,YouTube channel

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