MUR #8342
The Washington PostSummary
RESPONDENT: Washington Post, The
COMPLAINANTS: Hughes, Patrick J.; Center for American Rights
SUBJECT: Contributions-Prohibited; Contributions-Corporations; Reporting
DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 4-0 to take the following actions in MURs 8342 and 8343:1. 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 | Washington Post, The |
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 | 11/25/2024 | Response and Designation of Counsel to The Washington Post 9 MB |
| 11/07/2024 | Notification of Complaint to The Washington Post 931 KB | |
| 10/31/2024 | Complaint 1 MB | |
| General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses | 03/27/2025 | Notification with General Counsel's Report to The Washington Post 962 KB |
| 03/27/2025 | Notification for Center for American Rights 917 KB | |
| 01/31/2025 | General Counsel's Report 873 KB | |
| Certifications | 02/24/2025 | The Washington Post 685 KB |
| Statement of Reasons | 04/28/2025 | Vice Chairman James E. "Trey" Trainor, III and Commissioner Allen J. Dickerson 876 KB |
Participants
| Relationship | Name |
|---|---|
| Primary respondent | Washington Post, The |
| Complainant | Center for American Rights |
| Hughes, Patrick J. |