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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #8052

American Muckrakers PAC

Summary

RESPONDENTS: American Muckrakers PAC; Wheeler, David B.

COMPLAINANT: Anderson, Jonathan "Jon" M.

SUBJECT: Disclaimer; Reporting

DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take the following actions in MUR 8052:1. 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 Dismissal Report dated March 18, 2024.2. Close the file effective 30 days from the date of certification of this vote (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 American Muckrakers PAC 52 U.S.C. §30104(b), (g)
52 U.S.C. §30120(a)
11 CFR 100.16
11 CFR 102.5(a)(2)
11 CFR 104.4
11 CFR 110.11(a)-(c)
Wheeler, David B. 52 U.S.C. §30104(b), (g)
52 U.S.C. §30120(a)
11 CFR 100.16
11 CFR 1025(a)(2)
11 CFR 104.4
11 CFR 110.11(a)-(c)

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 10/17/2022 Response from American Muckrakers PAC 3 MB
08/19/2022 Grant of Extension of Time to American Muckrakers PAC 753 KB
08/19/2022 Consent to Extend the Time to Commence a Civil Law Enforcement Action, Suit, or Proceeding 701 KB
08/19/2022 Request for Extension of Time from American Muckrakers PAC 668 KB
08/15/2022 Notification of Complaint to American Muckrakers PAC 760 KB
08/10/2022 Complaint 25 MB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 04/29/2024 Notification with General Counsel's Report to American Muckrakers PAC 2 MB
04/29/2024 Notification to Jonathan M. Anderson 2 MB
03/18/2024 General Counsel's Report 2 MB
Certifications 03/27/2024 American Muckrakers PAC and David Wheeler in his official capacity as treasurer (EPS Dismissal Rpeort) 686 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent American Muckrakers PAC
Previous respondent Wheeler, David B.
Complainant Anderson, Jonathan "Jon" M.
Respondent's counsel Weisel, Michael L.
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