How rampant was "payola" in the 2004 election. Let me ask you this: [View All]

In light of Armstrong Williams revelation, I was wondering - - how is this Williams situation
ANY different that what happened back in the 60’s when DJ’s were
prosecuted for accepting cash for airplay? Shouldn’t the government be indicted and/or fined?

Did the government break the law or not???

http://www.history-of-rock.com/payola.htm
Payola - The paying of cash or gifts in exchange for airplay.
"Payola" is a contraction of the words "pay" and"Victrola" (LP record player), and entered the English language via the record business. The first court case involving payola was in 1960. On May 9, Alan Freed was indicted for accepting $2,500 which he claimed was a token of gratitude and did not affect airplay. He paid a small fine and was released. His career faltered and in 1965 he drank himself to death.