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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

FEC v. Lawson

Status: Closed

Summary

On April 8, 1991, the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, Greenville Division, granted the FEC's motion for default judgment. (Civil Action No. 6:90-2116-9.) The Commission claimed that Mark Lawson knowingly permitted his name to be used to effect a contribution made in the name of another, a violation of 2 U.S.C. §441f. The FEC alleged that, in 1982, Mr. Lawson received a $1,500 bonus from his employer, Robin's Mens Store, in order to make a $1,000 contribution two days later to the House campaign of Robin Tallon, Jr.

The court decreed that Mr. Lawson had violated §441f and ordered him to pay a $5,000 civil penalty within 10 days. The court also permanently enjoined Mr. Lawson from future violations of §441f.

Source:   FEC Record — June 1991

This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.