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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #8014

Irene for Congress

Summary

RESPONDENTS: Irene for Congress; Armendariz-Jackson, Irene; Datwyler, Thomas Charles; NJI Sales, Inc.; Unknown Respondents

COMPLAINANT: Escobar, Veronica

SUBJECT: Contributions-Prohibited; Contributions-Limitations; Personal use; Reporting

DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to take the following actions in MUR 8014:1. Dismiss the Complaint, consistent with the Commission’s prosecutorial discretion to determine the proper ordering of its priorities and use of agency resources. Heckler v. Chaney, 470 U.S. 821, 831-32 (1985), as recommended in the EPS DismissalReport dated January 30, 2025.2. Close the file as to all Respondents effective 30 days after 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).3. Send the appropriate letters.

Disposition

Disposition Penalty Respondent Citation
Dismiss pursuant to prosecutorial discretion NJI Sales, Inc. 52 U.S.C. §30104(b)
52 U.S.C. §30114(c)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30116(f)
52 U.S.C. §30123
11 CFR 100.93(c)(2)
11 CFR 104.3(a)
11 CFR 110.4(c)(3)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 113.5(b), (d)
Armendariz-Jackson, Irene 52 U.S.C. §30104(b)
52 U.S.C. §30114(c)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30116(f)
52 U.S.C. §30123
11 CFR 100.93(c)(2)
11 CFR 104.3(a)
11 CFR 110.4(c)(3)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 113.5(b), (d)
Datwyler, Thomas Charles 52 U.S.C. §30104(b)
52 U.S.C. §30114(c)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30116(f)
52 U.S.C. §30123
11 CFR 100.93(c)(2)
11 CFR 104.3(a)
11 CFR 110.4(c)(3)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 113.5(b), (d)
Irene for Congress 52 U.S.C. §30104(b)
52 U.S.C. §30114(c)(2)
52 U.S.C. §30116(f)
52 U.S.C. §30123
11 CFR 100.93(c)(2)
11 CFR 104.3(a)
11 CFR 110.4(c)(3)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 113.5(b), (d)

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 10/28/2024 Designation of Counsel from Irene Armendariz-Jackson 790 KB
10/21/2024 Designation of Counsel from Irene Armendariz Jackson and Irene Jackson for Congress 741 KB
03/13/2024 Response from NJI Sales, inc. 872 KB
02/14/2024 Grant of Extension of Time to NJI Sales, Inc. 732 KB
02/14/2024 Request for Extension of Time and Designation of Counsel from NJI Sales, Inc. 852 KB
02/01/2024 Notification of Complaint to NJI Sales, Inc. 882 KB
06/27/2022 Response and Designation of Counsel from Irene Armendariz Jackson, Irene for Congress and Thomas Datwyler in his official capacity as treasurer 1 MB
06/17/2022 Notification of Complaint to Irene Armendariz-Jackson 815 KB
06/17/2022 Notification of Complaint to Irene for Congress and Thomas Datwyler in his official capacity as treasurer 813 KB
06/08/2022 Complaint 32 MB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 03/17/2025 Notification to NJI Sales, Inc. 885 KB
03/17/2025 Notification to Irene Armendariz-Jackson, Irene for Congress and Thomas Datwyler in his official capacity as treasurer 856 KB
03/17/2025 Notification to Veronica Escobar 828 KB
01/30/2025 General Counsel's Report 771 KB
Certifications 02/12/2025 Irene for Congress and Thomas Datwyler in his official capacity as treasurer; Irene Armendariz-Jackson; NJI Sales, Inc.; Unknown Respondents: EPS Dismissal Report 714 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent Irene for Congress
Previous respondent Armendariz-Jackson, Irene
Datwyler, Thomas Charles
NJI Sales, Inc.
Unknown Respondents
Complainant Escobar, Veronica
Respondent's counsel Crosland, E. Stewart
Gast, Scott F.
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