Florida Man Sentenced to Four Months for Illegally Making Campaign Contributions
Portland, Maine – Michael A. Liberty, 56, of Windermere, Florida was sentenced today in U.S. District Court by Judge D. Brock Hornby to four months in prison and one year of supervised release for illegally making political contributions in the names of others to a presidential candidate’s primary campaign committee. He was also ordered to pay a $100,000 fine.
According to admissions made in connection with his guilty plea, between May and June 2011, Liberty made $22,500 in primary contributions through nine employees, associates and family members to the principal campaign committee of a candidate for President of the United States. In fact, Liberty paid for all of the contributions.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Liberty pled guilty to the charge on November 28, 2016. He was sentenced on May 2, 2017 to four months in prison and one year of supervised release for making illegal campaign contributions.
Liberty, a Florida resident, was charged with making illegal campaign contributions. He was found to have made $22,500 in primary contributions through nine individuals to a presidential candidate’s primary campaign committee.
The investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation led to Liberty’s guilty plea and subsequent sentencing. The case is a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
Defendant: Michael A. Liberty, 56, of Windermere, Florida. Charges: illegally making political contributions in the names of others. City and State: Portland, Maine. Date: May 2, 2017. Sentence: four months in prison and one year of supervised release. Fine: $100,000. Amount of contributions: $22,500.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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