Sentences with phrase «violated campaign»

Last week, Mr. Cohen said he used his own money for the $ 130,000 payment to her, which has prompted a complaint alleging that Mr. Cohen violated campaign finance regulations.

If the President has actually violated campaign finance laws, what can happen?

Common Cause filed a complaint Monday with the Federal Election Commission claiming that the alleged payment to Daniels violated campaign reporting requirements, the Hill and TPM report.

But will this phenomenal streak come to an end in Detroit, where Spence is currently defending Jack Kevorkian lawyer, Geoffrey Fieger against charges that he violated campaign finance laws with illegal contributions to John Edward's 2004 presidential campaign?

Common Cause had filed a complaint alleging that the payment violated campaign reporting requirements because it amounted to an unreported in - kind contribution to Trump's campaign and was designed to influence the election.

While it appears that none of the lawmakers or those who contributed to their campaigns has violated any campaign finance laws, the question remains: how does the average voter discern whether or not their elected representative is championing an issue she truly cares about, or if the money associated with that issue — and her prospects for reelection — is what is driving her agenda?

But Friedrich violated campaign finance rules after the CFB determined use of community space for the event amounted to an in - kind contribution.

They argue in the complaint that Foley violated campaign finance law in three ways: by accepting contributions from a business entity, self - funding his campaign, and illegally coordinating donations to a Super PAC supporting his candidacy.

Just yesterday, CBS2 reported the scathing report claiming de Blasio violated campaign finance laws in the 2014 state senate races.

Also being probed by authorities is whether de Blasio's effort to win control of the state Senate violated campaign finance and election laws.

Authorities are also examining whether the effort to win control of the state Senate violated campaign finance and election laws.

The mayor is facing investigations including whether his unsuccessful bid to bring the state Senate under Democratic control in 2014 as well as fundraising efforts for the Campaign for One New York, a nonprofit to advance the mayor's agenda, violated campaign finance and election laws.

Former state Rep. Tom Emmer, a Republican running in a crowded primary to replace retiring Rep. Michele Bachmann in Minnesota, may have violated campaign finance rules by appearing in a local contracting company's television advertisement.

A government ethics watchdog Tuesday filed a complaint with the Federal Elections Commission after audio from a secretly recorded conversation implied the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee tipped the scales in favor of their preferred candidate, and may have violated campaign finance laws in the process.

Good government and tenant and labor groups called for an investigation into the non-profit, saying it violated campaign finance laws and raised issues about «who has influence and access to the policymaking process.»

Authorities are also examining whether fundraising efforts for Democratic state senate candidates violated campaign contribution limit laws by being routed to other committees, which were allowed to rake in huge donations compared to caps on single donors directly to a candidate's campaign.

«It's outrageous,» the mayor said of allegations his team violated campaign finance laws.

On the state level, Mayor de Blasio and his aides face accusations which allege they violated campaign finance laws in an attempt to help Democrats get elected to the New York State Senate.

The U.S. Attorney and Manhattan DA are investigating whether the office of New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio knowingly violated campaign contribution laws by funneling donations for some upstate Senate races through county committees, which can accept donations 10 times higher than the limits on an individual Senate candidate.

Wednesday, Cuomo said the mayor had falsely and recklessly accused career public servants of misconduct — most notably, the board's chief enforcement counsel, Risa Sugarman, whose investigation found de Blasio's team violated campaign finance laws in its fundraising for state Senate Democrats.

Espada has been dogged by investigations for more than ten years and is currently being scrutinized by both state attorney general Andrew Cuomo and Bronx district attorney Robert Johnson, who are trying to determine whether Espada violated campaign - finance laws and whether he actually lives in the Bronx district he represents.

A state judge has ruled that Norma Gonsalves, the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, violated campaign - finance disclosure laws eight times between 2013 and 2015.

The suit says Paul Ryan - aligned American Action Network violated campaign law by operating as a political committee while registering as a social welfare organization.

Last week, the Federal Election Commission found Guinta violated campaign finance rules by accepting more than $ 350,000 in illegal campaign contributions, ordering him to pay back the funds along with a $ 15,000 fine.

People familiar with the investigation have said prosecutors are also investigating whether Cohen violated campaign finance law by working to squelch damaging information about Trump before the November 2016 election, including with a $ 130,000 payment to adult - film actress Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford.

Mr. de Blasio has vigorously defended himself, his administration and his fund - raising apparatus, saying «unequivocally» that he had not violated any campaign finance laws during the 2014 Senate races.

A source familiar with the investigation tells NY1 that that the state Board of Elections conducted its own probe and found the mayor's team appears to have deliberately violated campaign finance laws.

The billionaire was interviewed by state and federal authorities investigating whether de Blasio violated campaign finance and election laws.

Authorities are also examining whether de Blasio's unsuccessful effort to win control of the state Senate violated campaign finance and election laws.

The mayor is facing investigations into whether his unsuccessful bid to bring the state Senate under Democratic control in 2014 as well as fundraising efforts for the Campaign for One New York, a nonprofit to advance the mayor's agenda, violated campaign finance and election laws.

de Blasio was unequivocal in insisting that neither he nor his «team» violated campaign finance laws in his 2014 efforts at electing Democratic state senate candidates and effecting a change in control of the senate.

Federal authorities and the Manhattan district attorney's office are looking into whether de Blasio's solicitation of Catsimatidis and other donors violated campaign - finance laws.

Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr. is investigating whether de Blasio's fundraising efforts to help elect a Democratic majority in the state senate violated campaign finance laws.

The board said that, because the council members were Advance Group clients and NYCLASS was also a client of the group, the contributions were «coordinated» and violated campaign finance law.

Reports surfaced this year that the independent expenditure may have violated campaign finance laws, and the FBI is now investigating whether Mr. Levenson's group inappropriately coordinated with Mr. de Blasio's campaign, according to the Daily News.

The super PAC for the UFT may have violated campaign finance rules by not disclosing spending details for a robocall sent to voters during the 2013 primary elections

Also being probed is whether de Blasio's effort to win control of the state Senate violated campaign finance and election laws.

In addition to a federal investigation into whether Campaign for One New York donors, many of whom had business before the city, received anything for their donation, authorities are also examining whether de Blasio's unsuccessful bid to bring the state Senate under Democratic control in 2014 violated campaign finance and election laws.

However, another source said Grimm — who was being investigated for campaign fraud — may have already violated Campaign Finance Board rules since a poll was done on his behalf, but his camp has not filed anything to disclose any funds raised for a campaign.

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. joined the ongoing federal investigation into de Blasio's fundraising tactics last January after the Board of Elections» chief investigative officer sent a «criminal referral» to Vance's office alleging the efforts of the mayor's nonprofit to unseat the Republicans violated campaign finance laws, Vance has said.

The emails do not appear to provide evidence of illegal activity, but legal experts say Trump Jr. could run into trouble if investigators find he aided a criminal action, such as hacking into Democratic computer networks, or violated campaign - finance laws by accepting gifts from foreign entities.

The feds last week arrested Liu fund - raiser Xing Wu «Oliver» Pan on fraud charges for allegedly using straw donors to hide a $ 16,000 contribution from an undercover agent that violated campaign - finance laws.

«Based upon the record before it, the court finds ample support» for the board's determination that Gonsalves had violated campaign - finance disclosure requirements, Ryba wrote.

ALBANY — A state judge has ruled that Norma Gonsalves, the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, violated campaign - finance disclosure laws eight times between 2013 and 2015.

In a case that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee played up during the 2012 election, the ethics committee in July began a review of whether Grimm violated campaign - finance laws by seeking and accepting illegal contributions, created false reports and improperly sought assistance from a foreign national.

The crucial question in determining whether the reimbursement to Mr. Cohen violated campaign finance laws might be whether the payment was specifically intended to help Mr. Trump's campaign.

The agency is investigating whether Cohen violated campaign finance, banking, or wire transfer laws in connection with the payment to Daniels.

The allegation of a threat is what ought to interest members Congress even more than the possibility that Trump violated campaign - finance laws when his personal attorney tried to pay off Daniels to keep quiet about the president.

The confidentiality settlement reportedly paid to an adult - film star who said she had an affair with Donald Trump years before he became president may have violated campaign finance laws, a watchdog group alleged Monday.

«The complaint alleges that I somehow violated campaign finance laws by facilitating an excess, in - kind contribution,» Cohen told The Times.