MUR #6655
DAVID RIVERASummary
RESPONDENTS: Rivera, David; Alliegro, Ana Sol; David Rivera for Congress; Lamar Sternad for Congress; Sternad, Justin Lamar; Watkins, Nancy H.
COMPLAINANT: Sanchez-Medina, Roland
SUBJECT: Contributions-Prohibited; Contributions-Limitations; Contributions-In the name of another
DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to take the following actions in MUR 6655:1. Close the file in MUR 6655 as to all respondents effective 30 days from the date the certification of this vote is signed (or on the next business day after the 30th day, if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday).2. Approve the appropriate letters.
The Commission decided by a vote of 4-1 to take the following actions in MUR 6655:1. Take no further action as to Ana Sol Alliegro.2. Take no action with respect to David Rivera for Congress and Nancy Watkins in her official capacity as treasurer.3. Approve the appropriate letters.4. Close the file as to these respondents.
The Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to take the following actions as recommended in the Second General Counsel’s Report from the Acting General Counsel dated July 5, 2017:1. Authorize the Office of the General Counsel to file a civil suit for relief in United States District Court against David Rivera.2. Approve the appropriate letter.
The Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to take the following actions as recommended in the Memorandum from the Acting General Counsel dated May 24, 2017:1. Approve the conciliation agreement.2. Approve the appropriate letter.
The Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to find probable cause to believe that David Rivera knowingly and willfully violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 and 11 C.F.R. § 110.4(b).
The Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to approve the Subpoenas to Produce Documents and Orders to Submit Written Answers to Bank United, N.A., as recommended in the Memorandum from the Acting General Counsel dated March 27, 2017.
The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to approve the Subpoenas to Produce Documents and Orders to Submit Written Answers to Ana Sol Alliegro and David Rivera, as recommended in the Memorandum from the Acting General Counsel dated December 12, 2016, subject to the Errata circulated via email by the General Counsel’s office on December 15, 2016 at 1:36 P.M.
The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to:1. Accept the Conciliation Agreement executed by Justin Lamar Sternad and Lamar Sternad for Congress and Justin Lamar Sternad in his official capacity as treasurer, as recommended in the Memorandum to the Commission dated November 6, 2013. 2. Approve the appropriate letter.3. ...REDACTED...
The Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to:1. Find reason to believe that Justin Lamar Sternad knowingly and willfully violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441a(f), 441f, and 11 C.F.R. § 110.4(c)(2).2. Find reason to believe that Lamar Sternad for Congress and Justin Lamar Sternad in his official capacity as treasurer knowingly and willfully violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 434(b), 441a(f), 441f, and 11 C.F.R. § 110.4(c) (2).3. Find reason to believe that David Rivera knowingly and willfully violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441a(a)(1)(A), 441f, and 441g.4. Find reason to believe that Ana Sol Alliegro knowingly and willfully violated 2 U.S.C. §§ 441a(a)(1)(A), 441f, and 441g.5. Dismiss as a matter of prosecutorial discretion the allegation that Justin Lamar Sternad commingled $1,060 in funds belonging to Lamar Sternad for Congress with his personal funds in violation of 2 U.S.C. § 432(b)(3).6. Take no actions at this time regarding David Rivera for Congress and Nancy Watkins in her official capacity as treasurer.7. Approve the Factual and Legal Analyses as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report July 17, 2013, subject to the edits that were discussed at the table and previously circulated.8. Enter into conciliation with Justin Lamar Sternad and Lamar Sternad for Congress and Justin Lamar Sternad in his official capacity as treasurer before a finding of probable cause.9. Approve the Conciliation Agreement as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report July 17, 2013.10. Approve the Addendum and Conciliation of Civil Violations as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report July 17, 2013.11. Authorize the use of compulsory process as necessary.12. Approve the appropriate letters.
Disposition
| Disposition | Penalty | Respondent | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conciliation: Pre Probable Cause | $0.00 | Lamar Sternad for Congress |
52
U.S.C.
§30104(b)
52 U.S.C. §30116(f) 52 U.S.C. §30122 11 CFR 110.4(c)(2) |
| Sternad, Justin Lamar | 52 U.S.C. §30102(b)(3) | ||
| Dismissed-Other | $0.00 | Sternad, Justin Lamar | 52 U.S.C. §30102(b)(3) |
| Lamar Sternad for Congress |
52
U.S.C.
§30104(b)
52 U.S.C. §30116(f) 52 U.S.C. §30122 11 CFR 110.4(c)(2) |
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| Dismissed-Other | David Rivera for Congress | ||
| Alliegro, Ana Sol |
52
U.S.C.
§30116(a)(1)(A)
52 U.S.C. §30122 52 U.S.C. §30123 |
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| Watkins, Nancy H. | |||
| Rivera, David |
52
U.S.C.
§30122
11 CFR 110.4(b) |
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| Take No Action | David Rivera for Congress | ||
| Watkins, Nancy H. | |||
| Take No Further Action | Alliegro, Ana Sol |
52
U.S.C.
§30116(a)(1)(A)
52 U.S.C. §30122 52 U.S.C. §30123 |
Documents
Participants
| Relationship | Name |
|---|---|
| Primary respondent | Rivera, David |
| Previous respondent | Alliegro, Ana Sol |
| David Rivera for Congress | |
| Lamar Sternad for Congress | |
| Sternad, Justin Lamar | |
| Watkins, Nancy H. | |
| Complainant | Sanchez-Medina, Roland |
| Respondent's counsel | Klugh, Richard C. |
| Yabor, Rick L. |