MUR #6995

RESPONDENTS: Right to Rise USA; Heather Oaks, LLC; Schwartz, Marvin C.; Spies, Charles "Charlie" R.; TH Holdings LLC; Unknown Respondents

COMPLAINANTS: Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington; Bookbinder, Noah

SUBJECT: Contributions-In the name of another

DISPOSITION: The Commission failed by a vote of 2-2 to: a. Find reason to believe that Marvin C. Schwartz violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 by making a contribution in the name of another. b. Find reason to believe that TH Holdings LLC violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 by knowingly permitting its name to be used to effect a contribution in the name of another. c. Find reason to believe that an Unknown Respondent violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 by making a contribution in the name of another. d. Find reason to believe that Heather Oaks, LLC violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 by knowingly permitting its name to be used to effect a contribution in the name of another. e. Take no action at this time as to the allegations that Right to Rise USA and Charles R. Spies in his official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 by knowingly accepting a contribution in the name of another. f. Approve the Factual and Legal Analyses, as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated August 4, 2016. g. Authorize the use of compulsory process, as necessary. h. Approve the appropriate letters.
The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to: a. Close the file. b Send the appropriate letters.
The Commission failed by a vote of 2-0 to take the following actions: 1. Find reason to believe that Marvin C. Schwartz violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 by making a contribution in the name of another. 2. Find reason to believe that TH Holdings LLC violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 by knowingly permitting its name to be used to effect a contribution in the name of another. 3. Find reason to believe that an Unknown Respondent violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 by making a contribution in the name of another. 4. Find reason to believe that Heather Oaks, LLC violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 by knowingly permitting its name to be used to effect a contribution in the name of another. 5. Take no action at this time as to the allegations that Right to Rise USA and Charles R. Spies in his official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 by knowingly accepting a contribution in the name of another. 6. Approve the Factual and Legal Analyses, as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated August 4, 2016. 7. Authorize the use of compulsory process, as necessary. 8. Approve the appropriate letters.