Supreme Court rejects Verizon bid for $47 million refund of FCC fine

The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear Verizon's petition seeking a $47 million refund for a fine previously levied by the Federal Communications Commission. The court issued its denial in a list of orders without providing an explanation for its decision.

This legal development effectively concludes Verizon's prolonged attempt to overturn the penalty through the judicial system. Furthermore, the denial closes off any remaining avenues for the telecommunications company to petition a lower court to review the FCC fine.