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Attorney General Gansler Prosecutes Election Law Violator
Posted by Web Team on April 13, 2011 at 9:06 pm
A jury in Prince George’s Circuit Court today found Jerry Mathis guilty of three counts of violating Maryland’s election law. Attorney General Gansler filed the charges against Mr. Mathis alleging Mathis published and distributed illegal campaign flyers to Prince George’s County residents.
Mathis was convicted of production and distribution of campaign material without a proper authority line as a campaign finance entity and as an individual; and production and distribution of campaign material in support of or in opposition to a candidate without the candidate's authorization. The charges are all punishable by a maximum one year in jail and $25,000 fine for each charge.
“This case sends a clear message that violating Maryland’s campaign laws and attempting to mislead voters will be taken seriously by my office,” said Attorney General Gansler.
We will continue to keep you informed about the Attorney General’s efforts to protect our voting rights.
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Since taking office, Doug Gansler has distinguished himself by prosecuting polluters of the Chesapeake Bay, protecting consumers from corporate and insurance fraud, safeguarding the public from gangs, and attacking the underbelly of the Internet. More
