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politics1 year ago

"Ethics Panel Recommends Felony Charges Against Trump Fundraising Arm in Wisconsin"

The Wisconsin Ethics Commission has recommended felony charges against former President Donald Trump's fundraising committee and Republican state lawmaker Janel Brandtjen for allegedly conspiring to evade campaign finance laws in an effort to unseat Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The commission alleges that Trump's committee, Brandtjen, and others illegally steered at least $40,000 into the campaign of Vos's primary opponent, Adam Steen, in violation of state fundraising limits. If county prosecutors don't act within 60 days, the commission will seek charges from another district attorney or the Wisconsin Department of Justice. Vos had angered Trump by distancing himself from false claims of election fraud and calls to overturn President Joe Biden's win in Wisconsin.

via The Associated Press|
#campaign-finance#donald-trump#ethics-commission
politics1 year ago

Wisconsin Ethics Commission Calls for Prosecution of Trump Fundraising Group

Wisconsin's ethics commission has recommended felony charges against Donald Trump's Save America Joint Fundraising Committee for allegedly bypassing campaign finance limits in a scheme to target the Republican state assembly speaker during a 2022 primary challenge. The commission alleges coordination between the primary challenger, state Republican party chapters, and Trump's fundraising group to evade donation limits, implicating key figures including the assembly speaker and a vocal proponent of Trump's election lies. Despite surviving the primary challenge, the assembly speaker faces ongoing scrutiny and a recall campaign backed by election-denying activists.

via The Guardian US|
#campaign-finance#donald-trump#ethics-commission
politics1 year ago

Wisconsin Ethics Commission Recommends Felony Charges for Trump Fundraising Committee

The Wisconsin Ethics Commission has recommended felony charges against Donald Trump's Save America PAC, GOP Rep. Janel Brandtjen, and others for an alleged scheme to evade campaign finance laws in an effort to unseat Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The alleged scheme involved funneling donations above the individual limit to the county party instead, with Trump's PAC donating $5,000 to a county Republican party, which was then transferred to the campaign of Adam Steen, who ran against Vos. The commission has referred the alleged violations to several county prosecutors, and if charges are not initiated within 60 days, the panel will take the referrals to another district attorney or the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|
#campaign-finance#donald-trump#ethics-commission
politics1 year ago

"Ethics Commission Alleges Campaign Finance Scheme Involving Trump Fundraising Committee and Vos Challenger"

The state Ethics Commission alleges that Donald Trump’s joint fundraising committee and GOP state Rep. Janel Brandtjen were involved in a campaign finance scheme to benefit Speaker Robin Vos's primary challenger, Adam Steen, by evading campaign finance limits and steering at least $40,000 to his campaign. The commission recommended local district attorneys investigate and charge several individuals and entities, including Trump's joint fundraising committee. This poses potential legal trouble for Trump, who clashed with Vos in 2022.

via WisPolitics.com|
#campaign-finance#donald-trump#ethics-commission
politics2 years ago

Cuomo's Legal Victory Disbands New York's Ethics Panel

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has won a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state's new ethics commission, which was investigating his $5.1 million book deal. The judge's ruling invalidated the commission, removing enforcement powers from the governor and leaving the 11-member panel in limbo. Governor Kathy Hochul plans to appeal the decision, but if it stands, it could render the commission obsolete. Cuomo's legal battle with the commission began after it found he violated state ethics laws in the writing of his pandemic memoir. The ruling has raised concerns about the future of independent ethics enforcement in New York State.

via The New York Times|
#andrew-cuomo#book-deal#ethics-commission
politics2 years ago

Judge Rules Ron DeSantis' Ethics Chair Must Choose: Give Up Role or $400K Disney Salary

Glen Gilzean, the chair of Florida's ethics commission, has been ruled unable to continue in his position while also working as the administrator of Walt Disney World's governing district, due to a conflict of interest. Florida law prohibits public employees from serving on the ethics commission. Gilzean, an ally of Governor Ron DeSantis, was appointed to the position in retaliation for Disney's opposition to legislation supported by DeSantis. The district and Disney are currently engaged in legal battles over control and contractual agreements.

via Fortune|
#ethics-commission#florida-legislature#glen-gilzean
government2 years ago

Ethics Lawyer: DeSantis' Disney Chief Cannot Hold Dual Posts

Glen Gilzean, the chairman of Florida's ethics commission, cannot simultaneously serve as the administrator of Governor Ron DeSantis' Disney World oversight district, according to a legal opinion. State law prohibits public employees from being on the government watchdog panel, and Gilzean's position as district administrator is considered public employment. The potential conflict of interest was brought to light by an investigative report, prompting Gilzean to request the legal opinion. The ethics commission is responsible for investigating breaches of public trust by public officers and employees.

via Orlando Sentinel|
#conflict-of-interest#disney-world-oversight-district#ethics-commission
politics2 years ago

Rhode Island Officials Face Ethics Investigation

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has voted to proceed with an investigation into allegations of misconduct by state officials, including Director of Administration James Thorsen and David Patten, director for the Department of Administration Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. The investigation will focus on accusations of bad behavior, including conflicts of interest and misuse of state resources.

via WJAR|
#ethics-commission#investigation#misconduct
politics2 years ago

Dismissal of Complaints and Controversial Comments in Franklin Ethics Panel.

The Franklin Ethics Commission has dismissed all ethics complaints against city Alderman Gabrielle Hanson, who faced backlash for her conspiratorial comments about the motive behind the Covenant shooting. The commission unanimously decided that the complaints did not violate any City of Franklin ordinances and punishing her would be a violation of the First Amendment. Complaints against Alderman Matt Brown and Mayor Ken Moore were also dismissed.

via Tennessean|
#complaints#ethics-commission#first-amendment