Art Bell Update
Statement Regarding Art Bell Lawsuit
October 20th, 2000
On December 9, 1997, Ted Gunderson broadcast a radio show transmitted by WWCR in which a guest by the name of David Hinkson made certain statements that may have left the listening audience with the belief that former late night radio host Art Bell had been charged with child molestation.
On May 15, 1998, Mr. Bell filed a defamation suit in the Circuit Court for Davidson County, TN against Mr. Gunderson, his guest Mr. Hinkson and Radio Stations WWCR and WNQM. Mr. Gunderson and the ownership of WWCR have apologized to Mr. Bell and his family for the statements made by Mr. Hinkson.
Sadly, in point of fact, it was Mr. Bells's son who was victimized by a high school teacher who is now serving a jail sentence for his crimes.
Upon receipt of this apology and previous retraction, Mr. Bell, agreed to a confidential settlement releasing Mr. Gunderson and the radio station, Mr. Bell looks forward to putting this matter behind him and moving on with his life. |
