The reason the FEC "dropped the ball" for several years?
Because there Was. Not. A. Quorum.
There literally were not enough commissioners to even vote on ANYTHING until May 2020 - because Trump nominated no one.
And the commission was only filled out at the END of his term.
Because there Was. Not. A. Quorum.
There literally were not enough commissioners to even vote on ANYTHING until May 2020 - because Trump nominated no one.
And the commission was only filled out at the END of his term.
https://twitter.com/carolecadwalla/status/1456891803748155396
Leaving those seats open ensured that no action would be possible, and that, by stacking the deck at the end of the administration, things could get pushed out past the SOL.
However, I propose that, indeed, the multi-year lack of a quorum is something that should TOLL SOL.
However, I propose that, indeed, the multi-year lack of a quorum is something that should TOLL SOL.
If there are not enough commissioners to make a decision - any decision - it is impossible for a crime to be "discovered" - and statute of limitations explicitly does not start ticking until the crime is discovered.
If there is no ability to prosecute, SOL can NOT expire.
If there is no ability to prosecute, SOL can NOT expire.
So, @EllenLWeintraub - how many years was a quorum not present at the FEC, blocking any kind of determination from being made in ALL cases?
That means SOL started ticking again December 9, 2020, and the argument in MUR 7220 is based on a false premise.
That means SOL started ticking again December 9, 2020, and the argument in MUR 7220 is based on a false premise.
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