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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #8024

GrassoforCongress6

Summary

RESPONDENTS: GrassoforCongress6; Cademartori, Gina T.; Dimaria, Terese; Grasso, Gary A.; Korzyniewski, Christen; Moya-DeLeon, Virginia A.; Palikuca, Branco; Rovito, Antonia; Rovito, Filippo

COMPLAINANT: Davis, Patricia

SUBJECT: Contributions-Prohibited; Contributions-Limitations; Contributions-In the name of another; Contributions-Excessive; Contributions-Corporations

DISPOSITION: The Commission failed by a vote of 1-5 to:a. Find reason to believe that GrassoforCongress6 and Christen Korzyniewski in her official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30104(b) and 11 C.F.R. § 104.3(a)(3) in connection with the funds reported as loaned to the Committee by Gary A. Grasso.b. Direct the Office of General Counsel to revise the Factual and Legal Analysis consistent with this finding.
The Commission failed by a vote of 3-3 to:a. Find reason to believe that Filippo “Gigi” Rovito, Jr., violated 52 U.S.C. §§ 30116(a)(1)(A) and 30122 and 11 C.F.R. §§ 110.1(b)(1) and 110.4(b)(1)(i) by making excessive contributions in the names of others.b. Take no action at this time with respect to the allegations that Gina T. Cademartori, Virginia A. Moya-DeLeon, Terese Dimaria, and Antonia “Antonella” Rovito violated 52 U.S.C. § 30122 and 11 C.F.R. §110.4(b)(1)(ii) by knowingly allowing their names to be used to make contributions in the name of another.c. Take no action at this time with respect to the allegation that Gary A. Grasso and GrassoforCongress6 and Christen Korzyniewski in her official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. §§ 30116(f) and 30122, and 11 C.F.R. §§ 110.9 and 110.4(b)(1)(iv) by knowingly accepting excessive contributions made in the name of others.d. Dismiss the allegation regarding the misreporting of the occupation and employer of a contributor by GrassoforCongress6 and Christen Korzyniewski in her official capacity as treasurer in violation of 52 U.S.C. § 30104(b)(3)(A) and 11 C.F.R. § 104.3(a)(4).e. Dismiss the allegations that Branko Palikuca and Filippo “Gigi” Rovito, Jr., consented to the making of prohibited corporate in-kind contributions to the Committee in connection with fundraisers at Capri Ristorante and Topaz Café, in violation of 52 U.S.C. § 30118(a) and 11 C.F.R. § 114.2(e).f. Dismiss the allegation that Gary A. Grasso and GrassoforCongress6 and Christen Korzyniewski in her official capacity as treasurer knowingly accepted prohibited corporate in-kind contributions in connection with fundraisers at Capri Ristorante and Topaz Café, in violation of 52 U.S.C. § 30118(a) and 11 C.F.R. § 114.2(d).g. Dismiss the allegation that GrassoforCongress6 and Christen Korzyniewski in her official capacity as treasurer failed to report in-kind contributions in violation of 52 U.S.C. § 30104(b) and 11 C.F.R. § 104.3(a)(3).h. Close the file as to Branko Palikuca.i. Authorize an investigation.j. Approve the Factual and Legal Analyses for Filippo “Gigi” Rovito, Jr. and Branko Palikuca, as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated July 31, 2024.k. Approve the appropriate letters.
The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to:a. Close the file 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).b. Issue the appropriate letters.

Disposition

Disposition Penalty Respondent Citation
Dismissed-Other Grasso, Gary A. 52 U.S.C. §30101(8)(A)(i), (26)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a)(1)(A), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 100.33(a), (b)
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 110.1(b)(1)
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (b)(2)(i), (ii)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 110.10
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d), (e)
Rovito, Filippo 52 U.S.C. §30101(8)(A)(i), (26)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a)(1)(A), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 100.33(a), (b)
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 110.1(b)(1)
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (b)(2)(i), (ii)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 110.10
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d), (e)
Dimaria, Terese 52 U.S.C. §30101(8)(A)(i), (26)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a)(1)(A), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 100.33(a), (b)
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 110.1(b)(1)
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (b)(2)(i), (ii)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 110.10
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d), (e)
Cademartori, Gina T. 52 U.S.C. §30101(8)(A)(i), (26)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a)(1)(A), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 100.33(a), (b)
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 110.1(b)(1)
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (b)(2)(i), (ii)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 110.10
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d), (e)
Moya-DeLeon, Virginia A. 52 U.S.C. §30101(8)(A)(i), (26)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a)(1)(A), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 100.33(a), (b)
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 110.1(b)(1)
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (b)(2)(i), (ii)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 110.10
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d), (e)
Palikuca, Branco 52 U.S.C. §30101(8)(A)(i), (26)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a)(1)(A), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 100.33(a), (b)
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 110.1(b)(1)
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (b)(2)(i), (ii)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 110.10
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d), (e)
Korzyniewski, Christen 52 U.S.C. §30101(8)(A)(i), (26)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a)(1)(A), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 100.33(a), (b)
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 110.1(b)(1)
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (b)(2)(i), (ii)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 110.10
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d), (e)
Rovito, Antonia 52 U.S.C. §30101(8)(A)(i), (26)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a)(1)(A), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 100.33(a), (b)
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 110.1(b)(1)
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (b)(2)(i), (ii)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 110.10
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d), (e)
GrassoforCongress6 52 U.S.C. §30101(8)(A)(i), (26)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a)(1)(A), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a)
52 U.S.C. §30122
11 CFR 100.33(a), (b)
11 CFR 100.52(d)(1)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 110.1(b)(1)
11 CFR 110.4(b)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (b)(2)(i), (ii)
11 CFR 110.9
11 CFR 110.10
11 CFR 114.2(b), (d), (e)

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 03/07/2023 Response from Gary Grasso 694 KB
12/08/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Branko Palikuca 737 KB
12/08/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Terese Dimaria 737 KB
12/08/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Virginia A. Moya-DeLeon 737 KB
12/08/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Gina T. Cademartori 737 KB
12/08/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Filippo "Gigi" Rovito Jr. 738 KB
12/08/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Antonia "Antonella" Rovito 737 KB
12/08/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Gary A. Grasso 778 KB
12/08/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to GrassoforCongress6 and Christen Korzyniewski in his official capacity as treasurer 778 KB
12/01/2022 Addendum to Complaint 787 KB
09/07/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Branko Palikuca 714 KB
09/07/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Terese Dimaria 714 KB
09/07/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Virginia A. Moya-DeLeon 714 KB
09/07/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Gina T. Cademartori 714 KB
09/07/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Filippo "Gigi" Rovito Jr. 715 KB
09/07/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Antonia "Antonella" Rovito 714 KB
09/07/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to Gary A. Grasso 755 KB
09/07/2022 Notification of Addendum to Complaint to GrassoforCongress6 and Christen Korzyniewski in his official capacity as treasurer 755 KB
09/01/2022 Addendum to Complaint 1 MB
08/10/2022 Response from Branko Palikuca 668 KB
07/29/2022 Response from GrassoforCongress6 and Christen Korzyniewski, Treasurer 1 MB
07/21/2022 Addendum to Complaint 17 MB
07/14/2022 Notification of Complaint to Branko Palikuca 814 KB
07/14/2022 Notification of Complaint to Terese Dimaria 814 KB
07/14/2022 Notification of Complaint to Virginia A. Moya-DeLeon 814 KB
07/14/2022 Notification of Complaint to Gina T Cademartori 813 KB
07/14/2022 Notification of Complaint to Filippo "Gigi" Rovito Jr. 814 KB
07/14/2022 Notification of Complaint to Antonia "Antonella" Rovito 812 KB
07/14/2022 Notification of Complaint to Gary A. Grasso 899 KB
07/14/2022 Notification of Complaint to GrassoforCongress6 and Christen Korzniewski in his official capacity as treasurer 854 KB
07/08/2022 Complaint 4 MB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 10/04/2024 Notification to GrassoforCongress6 and Christen Koryznieski in her official capacity as treasurer 2 MB
10/04/2024 Notification to Gary A. Grasso 1 MB
10/04/2024 Notification to Virginia A. Moya-DeLeon 1 MB
10/04/2024 Notification to Terese Dimaria 1 MB
10/04/2024 Notification to Gina T. Cademartori 1 MB
10/04/2024 Notification to Filippo "Gigi" Rovito, Jr. 1 MB
10/04/2024 Notification to Antonia "Antonella" Rovito 1 MB
10/04/2024 Notification to Branko Palikuca 1 MB
10/04/2024 Notification to Patricia A. Davis 1 MB
07/31/2024 First General Counsel's Report 1 MB
Certifications 08/29/2024 GrassoforCongress6 and Christen Korzyniewski in her official capacity as treasurer; Gary A. Grasso; Antonia "Antonella" Rovtio; Filippo "Gigi" Rovito, Jr.; Gina T. Cademartori; Virginia A. Moya-DeLeon; Terese Dimaria; Branko Palikuca 694 KB
Statement of Reasons 10/04/2024 Vice Chair Ellen L. Weintraub 1 MB
09/30/2024 Chairman Sean J. Cooksey and Commissioner Allen J. Dickerson 717 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent GrassoforCongress6
Previous respondent Cademartori, Gina T.
Dimaria, Terese
Grasso, Gary A.
Korzyniewski, Christen
Moya-DeLeon, Virginia A.
Palikuca, Branco
Rovito, Antonia
Rovito, Filippo
Complainant Davis, Patricia
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