MUR #8175
Straight Talk Politics PACSummary
RESPONDENTS: Straight Talk Politics PAC; Smith, Wesley
COMPLAINANT:
SUBJECT: Reporting
DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to take the following actions in MUR 8175:1. Accept the signed conciliation agreement with Straight Talk Politics PAC and Wesley Smith in his official capacity as treasurer, as recommended in the Memorandum to the Commission dated March 14, 2024.2. Approve the appropriate letters.3. Close the file effective 30 days from the date of certification of this vote (or on the next business day after the 30th day, if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday).
The Commission failed by a vote of 2-3 to:a. Open a Matter Under Review.b. Find reason to believe that Straight Talk Politics PAC and Wesley Smith in his official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30104(g)(1) and 11 C.F.R. § 104.4(c).c. Enter into conciliation with Straight Talk Politics PAC and Wesley Smith in his official capacity as treasurer prior to a finding of probable cause to believe.d. Approve the Factual and Legal Analysis, as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated September 6, 2023.e. Approve the Conciliation Agreement, as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated September 6, 2023.f. Approve the appropriate letter.
The Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to:a. Open a Matter Under Review.b. Find reason to believe that Straight Talk Politics PAC and Wesley Smith in his official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30104(g)(1) and 11 C.F.R. § 104.4(c).c. Enter into conciliation with Straight Talk Politics PAC and Wesley Smith in his official capacity as treasurer prior to a finding of probable cause to believe.d. Approve the Factual and Legal Analysis, as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated September 6, 2023.e. Approve the Conciliation Agreement, as recommended in the First General Counsel’s Report dated September 6, 2023, ........ REDACT .......f. Approve the appropriate letter.
Disposition
Disposition | Penalty | Respondent | Citation |
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Conciliation-PPC | $37,700.00 | Straight Talk Politics PAC |
52
U.S.C.
§30104(g)(1)
11 CFR 104.4(c) |
Smith, Wesley |
52
U.S.C.
§30104(g)(1)
11 CFR 104.4(c) |
Documents
Participants
Relationship | Name |
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Primary respondent | Straight Talk Politics PAC |
Previous respondent | Smith, Wesley |