NEW YORK — The Fox television network is threatening to sue Cablevision amid a dispute that has left the cable- TV provider’s 3 million subscribers without Fox programming for more than a weeka blackout that might extend into the World Series.
The News Corp.-owned network sent Cablevision a cease-and-desist letter Tuesday, accusing the company’s service reps of making false claims about Fox as they try to persuade subscribers not to jump to competing TV services. Fox also said Cablevision has been directing its customers to websites that carry Fox shows in violation of copyright laws.
Fox has been dark for Cablevision subscribers since Oct. 16 as the companies argue over rights fees. Cablevision responded by accusing Fox of trying to distract from the blackout.
The World Series starts tonight between the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers in San Francisco. The Associated Press
