MUR #8328
National Public RadioSummary
RESPONDENT: National Public Radio (NPR)
COMPLAINANT: Tomescu, Alexander
SUBJECT: Contributions-Prohibited; Contributions-Corporations; Reporting
DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to take the following actions in MUR 8328:1. 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 January 31, 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 | National Public Radio (NPR) |
52
U.S.C.
§30104(g)
52 U.S.C. §30118(a) 11 CFR 100.73 11 CFR 100.132 11 CFR 114.2(b), (d) |
Documents
| Type | Date | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time | 11/15/2024 | Response from National Public Radio, Inc. 1021 KB |
| 10/28/2024 | Grant of Extension of Time to National Public Radio, Inc. 797 KB | |
| 10/25/2024 | Designation of Counsel and Request for Extension of Time from National Public Radio, inc. 863 KB | |
| 10/17/2024 | Notification of Complaint to National Public Radio 791 KB | |
| 10/10/2024 | Complaint 12 MB | |
| General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses | 04/21/2025 | Notification with General Counsel's Report to National Public Radio 984 KB |
| 04/21/2025 | Notification to Alexander Tomescu, United States Justice Foundation, and Policy Issues Institute 991 KB | |
| 01/31/2025 | General Counsel's Report 870 KB | |
| Certifications | 02/24/2025 | National Public Radio (EPS Dismissal Report) 674 KB |
| Statement of Reasons | 04/28/2025 | Vice Chairman James E. "Trey" Trainor, III and Commissioner Allen J. Dickerson 872 KB |
Participants
| Relationship | Name |
|---|---|
| Primary respondent | National Public Radio (NPR) |
| Complainant | Tomescu, Alexander |
| Respondent's counsel | Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP |