UPDATE — 11:01 a.m. – According to a press release from the Michigan Democratic Party, complaints against Leon Drolet and his three entities — Michigan Taxpayers Alliance Foundation, Michigan Liberty Club and Michigan Recalls Organization– have been filed with both the Michigan Secretary of State and the IRS.
Liz Kerr, spokesperson for the MDP, said the Democratic Party filed the complaints.
10:45 a.m. – As reported by Michigan Messenger yesterday, Drolet is accused of moving $11,000 from a Michigan corporation, the Michigan Taxpayers Alliance, to a political action committee, Michigan Liberty Club. Rich Robinson, executive director of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network said in an interview with Messenger yesterday that the donations violate state law.
“These are flagrant violations of Michigan campaign finance and federal tax laws, and we intend to pursue these complaints aggressively to ensure these lawbreakers are held accountable,” said Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer.
“Throughout this campaign, recall advocates have repeatedly broken election laws and campaign finance laws, proving they will literally say or do anything to achieve their goals,” Brewer said.
Drolet has failed to return numerous calls and email messages for comment.