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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #8088

Montanans Against Corruption in Congress

Summary

RESPONDENTS: Montanans Against Corruption in Congress; Bechtold, Timothy

COMPLAINANTS: Montana Republican State Central Committee (AKA Montana Republican Party); Tribble, Danielle

SUBJECT: Reporting

DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 6-0 to take the following actions in MUR 8088:1. 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 February 22, 2024. 2. Close the file as to all Respondents.3. Send the appropriate letters.

Disposition

Disposition Penalty Respondent Citation
Dismiss Pursuant to Prosecutorial Discretion Bechtold, Timothy 52 U.S.C. §30104(b), (g)(1)
11 CFR 104.4(c)
Montanans Against Corruption in Congress 52 U.S.C. §30104(b), (g)(1)
11 CFR 104.4(c)

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 11/15/2022 Notification of Complaint to Montanans Against Corruption in Congress and Timothy Bechtold in his official capacity as treasurer 742 KB
11/03/2022 Complaint 686 KB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 03/12/2024 Notification to Montana Republican State Central Committee 950 KB
03/12/2024 Notification with General Counsel's Report to Montanans Against Corruption in Congress and Timothy Bechtold in his official capacity as treasurer 946 KB
02/22/2024 General Counsel's Report 863 KB
Certifications 03/06/2024 Montanans Against Corruption in Congress and Timothy Bechtold in his official capacity as treasurer: EPS Dismissal Report 713 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent Montanans Against Corruption in Congress
Previous respondent Bechtold, Timothy
Complainant Montana Republican State Central Committee (AKA Montana Republican Party)
Tribble, Danielle
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