Murr Television controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Court rules in favor of MTV Lebanon over palace media-access ban
Ruling
A Lebanese judge ruled in favor of MTV Lebanon after the channel was banned from entering the presidential palace to report on events. The ruling nullified the presidency’s decision, required the state to permit the channel to cover palace activities and access designated media areas, and set a fine for violations. The presidency’s media office announced compliance.
Company response
Ongoing disclosure — MTV Lebanon
MTV Lebanon welcomed the decision and said it was a victory for media freedom
Ongoing disclosure — presidency’s media office
The presidency’s media office announced its compliance with the court’s decision.
Source excerpt
The ruling stated that MTV Lebanon should immediately be given permission to cover activities at the palace and access to areas designated for the media. A fine of LBP3 million ($1,990) was set for anyone acting in violation of the ruling.
The presidency’s media office announced its compliance with the court’s decision.
MTV Lebanon welcomed the decision and said it was a victory for media freedom
2002
Closure under the electoral law
MTV was shut down for allegedly violating Lebanon’s 1999 electoral law. Although the official basis was a legal violation, some observers viewed the closure as politically motivated because the station had criticized the Lebanese government and Syria.