Many policies rescinded in the FCC s “underbrush” proceedings treat activities, which are crimes under state law. Findings of guilt under certain criminal laws could be considered by the FCC in fudging the character qualifications of broadcasters. This study compared the deleted FCC policies, state criminal codes, and FCC character guidelines, and found that six deleted policies covered activities that could lead to the kinds of criminal convictions that would be considered probative of a broadcaster's character in FCC licensing proceedings.