Trump Campaign Event Investigated Over Claims It Violated Election Law [View all]
Source: Newsweek
Published Aug 23, 2024 at 10:40 AM EDT | Updated Aug 23, 2024 at 10:50 AM EDT
The Michigan Bureau of Elections is reviewing two complaints alleging a sheriff's office violated the law by hosting a campaign event for former President Donald Trump earlier this week.
The bureau will investigate after receiving complaints against the Livingston County Sheriff's Office in Howell, Michigan, and Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy regarding alleged violations of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, Angela Benander, a spokesperson for the Michigan Secretary of State's office confirmed to Newsweek.
The law makes it a misdemeanor to use public resources for political purposes.
Benander said she could not provide additional information until the bureau completes its investigation and makes a determination in the case. Once a determination is made, it will be made publicly available on the Michigan Department of State's website.
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