MUR #5504
JOHN P. KAROLYSummary
RESPONDENTS: Brantley, Jayann; Brantley, Theodore F., Jr.; Dalius, Eric; Karoly Law Office, PC; Karoly, Josh E.; Karoly, Peter J., Esq.; Karoly, Rebecca J.; Kovacs, Heather; Ligotti, Christina; Ligotti, Matthew; Paglianite, Gregory; Paglianite, MaryEllen
COMPLAINANT: Weiss, Jonathan
SUBJECT: Contributions-In the name of another
DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take the following actions in MUR 5504:
1. Find probable cause to believe that John Karoly Jr. and Karoly Law Offices, P.C. each knowingly and willfully violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441b(a) and 441f.
2. Find probable cause to believe Jayann Brantley, Christina Ligotti and Heather Kovacs each violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441f.
3. Approve the conciliation agreements, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #3 dated July 8, 2008, as amended.
4. Take no action as to Gregorio Paglianite, Maryellen Paglianite, Theodore Brantley, Matthew Ligotti, Rebecca Karoly, Joshua Karoly, Peter Karoly and Eric Dalius and close the file as to them.
5. Report to the Attorney General and Department of Justice the apparent violation of criminal statutes within the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice by John Karoly, Jr.
6. Approve the appropriate letters.
The Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to take the following actions in MUR 5504:
1. Find reason to believe that Jayann Brantley violated 2 U.S.C. § 441f.
2. Find reason to believe that Christina Ligotti violated 2 U.S.C. § 441f.
3. Approve the Factual and Legal Analyses, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #2 dated May 7, 2007.
4. Approve the appropriate letters, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report #2 dated May 7, 2007.
The Commission decided by a vote of 6 - 0 to take the following actions in MUR 5504:
1. Find reason to believe that Karoly Law Offices, P.C. knowingly and willfully violated 2 U.S.C. § 441b(a) and 2 U.S.C. § 441f.
2. Find reason to believe that John Karoly, Jr. knowingly and willfully violated 2 U.S.C. § 441b(a) and 2 U.S.C. § 441f.
3. Find reason to believe that Heather Kovacs violated 2 U.S.C. § 441f.
4. Approve the Factual and Legal Analyses, as recommended in the General Counsel?s Report dated May 27, 2005.
5. Authorize the use of compulsory process in this matter, including the issuance of appropriate interrogatories, document subpoenas, and deposition subpoenas.
6. Approve the appropriate letters.
Disposition
| Disposition | Penalty | Respondent | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conciliation: Probable Cause | $155,000.00 | Brantley, Jayann | 2 U.S.C. §441f |
| Karoly Law Office, PC |
2
U.S.C.
§441b(a)
2 U.S.C. §441f |
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| Karoly, John P., Jr., Esq. |
2
U.S.C.
§441b(a)
2 U.S.C. §441f |
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| Kovacs, Heather | 2 U.S.C. §441f | ||
| Ligotti, Christina | 2 U.S.C. §441f | ||
| Dismissed-Other | Brantley, Theodore F., Jr. | ||
| Dalius, Eric | |||
| Karoly, Josh E. | |||
| Karoly, Peter J., Esq. | |||
| Karoly, Rebecca J. | |||
| Ligotti, Matthew | |||
| Paglianite, Gregory | |||
| Paglianite, MaryEllen |
Documents
Participants
| Relationship | Name |
|---|---|
| Previous respondent | Brantley, Jayann |
| Brantley, Theodore F., Jr. | |
| Dalius, Eric | |
| Karoly Law Office, PC | |
| Karoly, Josh E. | |
| Karoly, Peter J., Esq. | |
| Karoly, Rebecca J. | |
| Kovacs, Heather | |
| Ligotti, Christina | |
| Ligotti, Matthew | |
| Paglianite, Gregory | |
| Paglianite, MaryEllen | |
| Complainant | Weiss, Jonathan |
| Respondent's counsel | Karoly, John P., Jr., Esq. |