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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #8254

Charlene for Congress 2024

Summary

RESPONDENTS: Charlene for Congress 2024; Nijmeh, Charlene Concepcion; Owens, Stacy E.; Ricchiazzi, Matt

COMPLAINANTS: Defend the Vote; Lemek, Brian

SUBJECT: Contributions-Limitations; Disclaimer; Reporting

DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to take the following actions in MUR 8254:1. 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 27, 2025.2. Close the file effective 30 days from 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 Nijmeh, Charlene Concepcion 52 U.S.C. §30104(a)-(b)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30120(a)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 104.4
11 CFR 109.20
11 CFR 109.21
Charlene for Congress 2024 52 U.S.C. §30104(a)-(b)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30120(a)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 104.4
11 CFR 109.20
11 CFR 109.21
Ricchiazzi, Matt 52 U.S.C. §30104(a)-(b)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30120(a)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 104.4
11 CFR 109.20
11 CFR 109.21
Owens, Stacy E. 52 U.S.C. §30104(a)-(b)
52 U.S.C. §30116(a), (f)
52 U.S.C. §30120(a)
11 CFR 104.3
11 CFR 104.4
11 CFR 109.20
11 CFR 109.21

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 07/08/2024 Response and Designation of Counsel from Matt Richiazzi 4 MB
07/08/2024 Response and Designation of Counsel from Charlene Nijmeh and Charlene for Congress 2024 2 MB
06/03/2024 Grant of Extension of Time to Charlene Nijmeh, Charlene for Congress 2024 and Stacy Owens, Treasurer, and Matt Ricchiazzi 752 KB
06/03/2024 Request for Extension of Time from Charlene Mijmeh, Matt Ricchiazzi, Charlene for Congress 2024 and Stacy Owens, Treasurer 702 KB
06/01/2024 Request for Extension of Time from Charlene Mijmeh, Matt Ricchiazzi, Charlene for Congress 2024 and Stacy Owens, Treasurer 663 KB
05/07/2024 Notification of Complaint to Matt Ricchiazzi 761 KB
05/07/2024 Notification of Complaint to Charlene Nijmeh 760 KB
05/07/2024 Notification of Complaint to Charlene for Congress 2024 and Stacy Owens in her official capacity as treasurer 758 KB
04/30/2024 Complaint 23 MB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 05/23/2025 Notification with General Counsel's Report to Matt Ricchiazzi 913 KB
05/23/2025 Notification with General Counsel's Report to Charlene Nijmeh, Charlene for Congress 2024 and Joanna Weiss in her official capacity as treasurer 913 KB
05/23/2025 Notification to Defend the Vote 913 KB
03/27/2025 General Counsel's Report 852 KB
Certifications 04/23/2025 Charlene for Congress 2024 and Stacy Owens in her official capacity as treasurer; Charlene Nijmeh; Matt Ricchiazzi: EPS Dismissal Report 697 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent Charlene for Congress 2024
Previous respondent Nijmeh, Charlene Concepcion
Owens, Stacy E.
Ricchiazzi, Matt
Complainant Defend the Vote
Lemek, Brian
Respondent's counsel Jacobs, Ronald M.
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