A federal court is imposing a $67,900 fine on a car dealership once owned by Rep.
“„From 2005 to 2007, certain HNJ employees and their family members made what purported to be individual contributions to Buchanan’s campaign. In reality, these contributions were made by HNJ, which reimbursed each individual for the funds s/he provided to the campaign. #
“„HNJ’s lawbreaking was not a mere error or lapse in judgment: It was an extensive and ongoing scheme that spanned two election cycles, three calendar years, and dozens of secret, illegal contributions. Despite the duration and breadth of these violations, HNJ has never acknowledged any wrongdoing. To the contrary, HNJ’s refusal even to appear before this Court manifests a complete absence of a commitment not to violate the same legal provisions in the future. #
“„“I’ve done nothing wrong,” said Sam Kazran, who said he told the FEC he was unfamiliar with campaign finance law. “I am not a politician, just a regular Joe. I had no idea.” #