Talk WKXW-FM (New Jersey 101.5)/Trenton pulled afternoon hosts Craig Carton & Ray Rossi (aka The Jersey Guys) today following an incident with a New Jersey State Police union. It seems the duo reported on comments regarding a "May ticket blitz" that appeared on a password-protected section of a state troopers' union's web site.
Union president David Jones issued a statement, saying it was irresponsible for the media to traffic in the postings and reportedly threatened retaliation against the hosts and the radio station's employees during a press conference in Trenton. And get this -- he gave out Carton's home address and other personal information.
Following the press conference, Millennium said in a statement: "New Jersey 101.5 and Millennium Radio takes threats against its employees and their families very seriously. This afternoon, Davey Jones of the State Police FOP held a very emotional press conference filled with threats against New Jersey 101.5's Craig Carton and Ray Rossi, as well as management and employees of New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio. This form of intimidation and extortion is reprehensible. During his rage, he also made offensive and embarrassing threats against his own state troopers. We are requesting a full investigation from the New Jersey State Police and the Attorney General's office."
No word on when the Jersey Guys will return to afternoons.. (05-03-07)
I'm surprised this hasn't gotten more attention.
