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Ten Fired After Wii Radio Contest

On January 19th, 2007 in Uncategorized -

radio.jpgAfter a 28-year old woman died while participating in a Wii contest, the management of the radio show responsible for the contest have fire ten people.

The radio station, KDND 107.9, fired five radio hosts and five staffers who were behind the “Hold Your Wee For A Wii” contest. While the show was on air, the DJs laughed at the warnings some people phoned in to tell them, jokingly dismissing it all by saying that “all contestants signed signed a release”; the radio station wasn’t to blame for personal injuries. Because of this, the police won’t investigate further into the death of Jennifer Strange, who died of water intoxication.

[Update] After reviewing taped conversations, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department have launched an investigation, which, according to Sgt. Timothy Curran, could take a few weeks. The results will be sent to the local district attorney, to determine whether or nor to charge the radio DJs and staffers.

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