In 2022, Congress passed the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Whistleblower Improvement Act in December 2022. The law establishes a whistleblower award program for individuals who report money laundering and sanctions violations and is the most important anti-corruption law passed in decades.
Money laundering is intimately tied to corruption around the globe. Because the AML Whistleblower Program has a transnational reach, violations can occur anywhere and whistleblowers do not need to be U.S. citizens to qualify for awards, it is uniquely positioned to help U.S. authorities tackle corruption overseas, including the most pressing national security crises like the war between Hamas and Israel, the war between Russia and Ukraine, terrorist financing, and drug trafficking. It is vital that FinCEN implement its whistleblower program quickly and that its regulations fulfill the mandate in the U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption.
However, despite the urgent nature of this issue, the U.S. Treasury Department and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have yet to implement the AML Whistleblower program, nor regulations for the AML Whistleblower Improvement Act.
Contact your legislators and urge them to please DEMAND that FinCEN consider the following in order to maximize the law’s anti-corruption potential:
I. Ensure that the process for qualifying as a whistleblower aligns with U.S. anti-corruption priorities. a. Allow whistleblowers identified in case investigations to be eligible for rewards, rather than by mandating technical form requirements for whistleblower reward eligibility. b. Maintain the SEC’s “Three Conditions” for qualifying as a whistleblower, but expand the definition of “Voluntary” to its standard definition. c. Ensure that critical whistleblowers have the right to make use of the AML Whistleblower Program.
II. Protect Whistleblowers. a. Secure the Confidentiality & Anonymity of AML whistleblowers in ALL ongoing Federal investigations involving their disclosers. b. Establish Consistent Inter-Agency Protocol with respect to Whistleblowers who have participated in crime. c. Do not Incentivize – and absolutely do not require – Internal Reporting prior to filing AML claims with FinCEN, but ensure that those who file internally first maintain award eligibility.
III. Ensure that whistleblowers are fully compensated in a timely manner. a. Give full force to related action provisions. b. Do NOT place a cap on whistleblower rewards. c. Establish and abide by a strict deadline for paying awards.
Recognized by the National Whistleblower Center (NWC), Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of Motion to Quash. She can be reached at tracie@motiontoquash.org.Motion to Quash LLC successfully promoted legislation that supports the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and amendments to the Whistleblower Protection Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Click here to donate Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC 2019. NWC’s mission is to support whistleblowers in their efforts to expose and help prosecute corruption and other wrongdoing around the world.
The scrutiny of Jefferson Parish Council candidates for the 2023 elections reveals potential abuses linked to the False Claims Act. Council members Jennifer Van Vrancken and Ricky Templet received significant contributions after securing taxpayer-backed loans, raising concerns about campaign finance abuses. Motion to Quash advocates for transparency and accountability.
Corruption Scorecards Jefferson Parish Councilman at Large Div. A by Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | October 6, 2023
Candidates for Jefferson Parish Councilman for the 2023 elections are being scrutinized under the False Claims Act. The False Claims Act is a federal law that imposes liability on those who defraud governmental programs. It is the federal government’s primary litigation tool in combating fraud against the government.
Corruption Scorecards Jefferson Parish Councilman at Large Div. A
Motion to Quash conducted an analysis of federal data. It showed Council members Jennifer Van Vrancken and Ricky Templet received over a half million dollars.
Over 350 entities made political contributions after receiving over $73 million dollars in taxpayer-backed SBA loans.
In both instances, candidates received large donations after companies they controlled, or companies owned by family members, obtained loans.
Frankie Hayers, the only other candidate, financed his own campaign.
Balcony Enterprises Inc, a family owned enterprise, received a total of $365,491 from the SBA. Afterward, The Balcony Ballroom issued a political contribution to Jennifer Van Vrancken of $5,000.
Hearing Health Care of Louisiana Inc, owned by family member Ryan Templet, received $186,812 from the Paycheck Protection Program. After receiving the taxpayer backed funds, Ryan Templet issued $5000 to Ricky Templet’s political campaign.
These funds were meant for struggling businesses. Generous campaign contributions just before or after receiving disaster assistance raises concerns about the legitimacy of their need for assistance. “It suggests the entities misled the SBA to obtain government funds and should be obligated to repay the taxpayers. Fraud schemes like this are the costliest for the taxpayers.” a spokesperson for Motion to Quash said.
Most Egregious Abuses of the PPP
The M2Q analysis identified two major abuses of the Paycheck Protection Program. These were Adams & Reese Law Firm and Harvey Gulf International Marine LLC.
Adams and Reese Law Firm received $9.2 million dollars from the taxpayer backed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Later, Adams and Reese and ARPAC issued nearly $800,000 in political contributions. This amount includes over $100,000 paid to its own Political Action Committee.
Harvey Gulf International Marine LLC received $8.8 million dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program. They then issued over $600,000 to political campaigns. This included $100,000 to the Republican Party and $100,000 to Louisiana Citizens for Job Creators Inc.
Recouping Stolen Pandemic Loan Funds
Motion to Quash is a powerful representation of the fight against corruption in Jefferson Parish. The Anti Corruption Scorecard serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and honesty in our political system. The scorecards are adequate to give precise assessments. They offer reliable and sound judgment of campaign finance abuse. This is particularly useful for those interested in the 2023 Elections and the stand against corruption.
Contributions alone are not enough for an investigation. Nevertheless, generous campaign contributions and confidential disclosures submitted to the Inspector General are enough evidence to lead to criminal prosecutions.
“When the pandemic started, the SBA took on an outsized role in restarting our nation’s economy. The PPP and EIDL programs were vital to saving small businesses, but that fact does not excuse $200 billion in fraud,” explained Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX). “It’s a top priority of this Committee to recoup these stolen funds, and yesterday’s hearing looked at new, innovative private sector solutions to do just that. I’m very grateful for our four witnesses, and we’ll continue our work on holding these fraudsters accountable.”
Click the link to read the Statement of Michael E. Horowitz, Chair, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice before the U.S. House of Representatives Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis about “Examining Federal Efforts To Prevent, Detect, And Prosecute Pandemic Relief Fraud To Safeguard Funds For All Eligible Americans”
M2Q obtained Campaign finance reports from the Louisiana Ethics Board website. It obtained Disaster Recipient Profiles at usaspending.gov.
Approach
For consistency, we based the total scores on these three principles:
Campaign contributions issued (5 points)
Campaign contributions received (5 points)
Disclosures/conflicts of interest (5 points)
Only when candidates scored 15 for the whole package did they score 100 percent.
Campaigns are dynamic. We welcome your feedback. If you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email to info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
Recognized by the National Whistleblower Center (NWC), Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of motiontoquash.org. You can reach her at tracie@motiontoquash.org. Motion to Quash LLC successfully promoted legislation that supports the Whistleblower Protection Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Click here to donate Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC 2019. NWC’s mission is to support whistleblowers. They also help prosecute other wrongdoing around the world.
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An analysis by Motion to Quash LLC reveals corruption concerns among Louisiana House of Representatives candidates, with over $200 million in taxpayer-backed disaster assistance payments linked to political donations. The group’s anti-corruption scorecard shows varied scores among candidates, indicating issues in campaign finance and transparency ahead of the 2023 elections.
Corruption Scores Jefferson Parish House of Reps Election 2023 by Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | Sept. 22, 2023
According to an analysis of federal government data by Motion to Quash LLC., Louisiana House of Representatives received payments from over 100 entities. These payments amounted to over $200 million dollars in taxpayer-backed Disaster Assistance.
The investigation of loan fraud by PPP loan recipients and Louisiana lawmakers is alarming. Businesses issued large political donations after receiving taxpayer backed pandemic loans. This raises concerns about the legitimacy of their need for assistance.
“Loan recipients made campaign contributions after getting their awards. They should repay the loans,” a spokesperson for Motion to Quash said. “Fraud schemes like this are the costliest for the taxpayers.”
Motion to Quash is a powerful representation of the fight against corruption in Jefferson Parish. The House of Representative Anti Corruption Scorecard serves as a reminder. It highlights the importance of transparency and honesty in our political system. The scorecards give precise and reliable judgment. They offer sound assessment of campaign finance abuse. This is particularly relevant for those interested in the 2023 Elections and the stand against corruption.
Motion to Quash obtained campaign finance reports from the Louisiana Ethics Board website. Disaster Relief Profiles were found at usaspending.gov.
Corruption Scores Jefferson Parish House of Reps Election 2023-SCORE DISTRIBUTION OVERVIEW
Of the 21 candidates for State Representative on the Jefferson Parish sample ballot, 6 scored A+ (28.6%), 1 scored B+ (4.8%), 1 scored B- (4.8%), 2 scored C (9.5%), 8 scored D (38.1%), and 3 scored F (14.3%)
Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)
From the time period 2020 to the current, candidates received a grand total of contributions over $1.4 million dollars including a sum of over $600,000 from pharmaceuticals, gaming interests, government contractors, and PPP disaster recipients. By far the most frequent recipient is Timothy Kerner Sr.
Approach
For consistency, we based the total scores on these three principles:
Campaign contributions issued (5 points)
Campaign contributions received (5 points)
Disclosures/conflicts of interest (5 points)
Only when candidates scored 15 for the whole package did they score 100 percent.
Campaigns are dynamic. We welcome your feedback. If you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email to info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
Recognized by the National Whistleblower Center, Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of Motion to Quash. She can be reached at tracie@motiontoquash.org. Motion to Quash LLC successfully promoted legislation that supports the Whistleblower Protection Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Click here to donate Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC.
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The use of political campaign funds has recently sparked great interest in Louisiana. This interest is shared among both voters and members of the Louisiana Board of Ethics. The Motion to Quash scorecards are enough to give precise, reliable and sound judgment of campaign finance abuse. Motion to Quash compiles and analyzes campaign contribution data. It identifies quid pro quo through its understanding of the electoral and public policy-making process.
Anti Corruption Scorecard for Jefferson Parish State Senator Candidates
Of the 9 candidates for State Senator on the Jefferson Parish sample ballot, 2 scored A+ (22.2%), 1 scored B- (11.1%), 5 scored C (55.6%), and 1 scored F (11.1%).
Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI)
Candidates received a sum of $225,670 from pharmaceuticals, gaming interests, and government contractors. The most frequent recipients are Kirk Talbot and Timothy Kerner.
Methodology
For consistency, the total scores were based on these three principles:
Campaign contributions issued (5 points)
Campaign contributions received (5 points)
Disclosures/conflicts of interest (5 points)
Only when candidates scored 15 for the whole package did they score 100 percent.
Campaigns are dynamic. We welcome your feedback. If you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email to info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
Recognized by the National Whistleblower Center, Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of Motion to Quash. She can be reached at tracie@motiontoquash.org. Motion to Quash LLC successfully promoted legislation that supports the American Money Laundering Act and the Whistleblower Protection Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by donating today. Click here to donate. The National Whistleblower Center (NWC) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to protecting and rewarding whistleblowers around the world.
Join us for our 10th Anniversary Event on July 27th
Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | May 30, 2023
I’m so grateful to be recognized, again, by the National Whistleblower Center! I remain committed to advocating for whistleblowers and spreading public awareness about the adversity we face.
On behalf of Motion to Quash LLC, I would like to extend a warm invitation to you for this year’s 10th Anniversary National Whistleblower Day event July 27th on Capitol Hill. The success of our past NWD events was dependent upon the support of people like you. We hope you will join us again this year for our celebration, which will include a live panel of whistleblowers, a speech from whistleblower supporter Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and a discussion from National Whistleblower Center founder Stephen Kohn.
This live, in-person event on July 27th will honor the contributions of whistleblowers to our nation, and the storied history of whistleblowing in the U.S.
Hope to see you there! We can’t celebrate without you! Seats to this event are limited, so please R.S.V.P. HERE
The National Whistleblower Day campaign aims to make National Whistleblower Day permanent by urging President Biden to sign an Executive Order mandating that all federal agencies recognize July 30th as National Whistleblower Day. For more information and ways you can support the campaign, please visit:
National Whistleblower Day 2023 on Capitol Hill Why We Celebrate National Whistleblower Day
The history of National Whistleblower Day dates back to the founding days of our nation. On July 30th 1778, The U.S. Continental Congress passed America’s first whistleblower law during the height of the American Revolution. To honor this history and the foundational nature of of whistleblowing in America, we celebrate National Whistleblower Day every year on July 30th.
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) signed the first National Whistleblower Day 10 years ago.Since then, NWC has supported an incredible group of whistleblowers and their bi-partisan allies in Congress to continue the NWD tradition.
In recognition of the sacrifices of whistleblowers, and in honor of the crucial contributions that whistleblowers have made to our democracy, Motion to Quash LLC stands with NWC wholeheartedly alongside the whistleblowers. We’re calling on both chambers of Congress and President Biden to permanently designate July 30 as National Whistleblower Day in the U.S. This is the single most important action the Federal Government can take to acknowledge the importance of whistleblowing and combating the culture of retaliation against whistleblowers. To learn more about these critical efforts to make National Whistleblower Day permanent, visit:
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Integrity is a top issue facing Louisiana voters. Unfair business practices and long standing financial connections are breeding grounds for corruption. See how candidates score on integrity for the November 2021 Statewide/Multi-Parish Elections.
We based the candidate integrity scores on these three principles: Campaign Contributions Issued, Campaign Contributions Received, and Disclosures/Conflicts of Interest.
Click here to view the SCORECARD. You can download and print the complimentary spreadsheet. Click on the Grades Tab to view each Candidate’s folder.
METHODOLOGY
Candidates are graded on the number of critical issues for anti-corruption. These issues are listed in the candidate scorecard. They are divided into three overarching principles. We believe all of these issues are crucial for candidate integrity.
We assigned a total possible score of 5 for each principle. For the sake of consistency, we treat individual issues equally. Calculating fewer of these critical issues gets candidates a higher score. Only when they score 15 for the whole package do they score 100 percent.
We compiled candidate information from their campaign websites, in interviews, or from public and private sources.
Campaigns are dynamic. We welcome your feedback—if you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email to info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of Motion to Quash. She can be reached at tracie@motiontoquash.org. Motion to Quash LLC promotes legislation that supports the American Anti-Corruption Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC 2019 Click here to donate.
I attended the National Whistleblower Center’s (NWC) National Whistleblower Day celebration. It was a masterclass celebration honoring the amazing contributions of whistleblowers and I’m so grateful I was recognized. We made history!
Celebrating whistleblowers is not always fun. It takes determination and commitment to stand beside other whistleblowers against waste, fraud, and abuse. But, the monumental support at this National Whistleblower Day inspired me. I am confident that we can stand up and speak truthfully.
Largest and Most Prestigious National Whistleblower Day in History!
While more than 1000 people RSVP’d for National Whistleblower Day this year, even more showed up to join the celebration! Our 2021 National Whistleblower Day celebration had nearly 10,000 people in attendance, celebrating whistleblowers. Together, we made history.
The event featured Jan Turner, FBI Whistleblower, as the Mistress of Ceremonies. It also included more than 60 speakers. With over a dozen panels, it was the largest National Whistleblower Day event in history.
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We were so thrilled to celebrate whistleblowers, our contributions, and making history with a global audience of whistleblower advocates. Please consider donating to Motion to Quash LLC. Your support will help future National Whistleblower Day celebrations. It will also aid our work fighting on behalf of whistleblowers. Click the button below to donate!
Celebrating Whistleblower Victories
Besides our unprecedented success at National Whistleblower Day, many pieces of whistleblower protection legislation were recently introduced:
The reintroduced Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2021, by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) in the U.S. Senate, would protect federal employees, current and former, right to petition or reveal information to Congress. NWC, joined by POGO, TAF, and WoA, issued a letter of support for this bill on July 28. Motion to Quash LLC firmly supports this bill.
Additionally, the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021 (WPIA), introduced by a bipartisan group of Representatives led by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), would strengthen whistleblower protections for federal employees who expose wrongdoing. They will have greater legal recourse against retaliation including access to a jury trial.
Finally, the IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act of 2021, introduced by Sens. Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), would help the integrity of our nation’s tax system. Namely, by strengthening and improving the IRS Tax Whistleblower Program. NWC, joined by TAF, POGO, and GAP, issued a letter of support on June 16.
Motion to Quash LLC thanks and recognizes the efforts of NWC, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Sen. Charles Grassley, and Sen. Ron Wyden for introducing these important bills and for their continued support for whistleblowers.
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The article highlights the pervasive issue of police sexual misconduct in Louisiana, particularly in Jefferson Parish. Victims face significant barriers to reporting, including intimidation by law enforcement. Motion to Quash LLC advocates for civil remedies under the Prison Rape Elimination Act to ensure justice for victims and calls for legislative action.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct By: Tracie Burke | Motion to Quash LLC | November 18, 2020
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct describes the seal of secrecy of sexual misconduct by police officers. It hinders the control of police sexual violence in Louisiana. This issue also affects achieving police accountability.
As more efforts to handle sexual abuse by law enforcement in Louisiana are revealed, victims are still seeking justice. They suffered police sexual violence, specifically in Jefferson Parish.
Evidence of Police Sexual Misconduct
Motion to Quash LLC obtained evidence of police sexual misconduct across Louisiana. Sheriff Joe Lopinto and District Attorney Paul Connick improperly investigated reports of police sexual violence. This violence occurred and continues to occur by law enforcement and employees of Jefferson Parish. “Some high ranking members in law enforcement across Louisiana are using hidden cameras during intercourse without the person’s knowledge. They do this sometimes while on duty. Then the officers share the videos with others,” according to disclosures obtained by Motion to Quash LLC.
“Survivors of police sexual violence are unique in their situation. They must report the assault to the same people who committed it. That’s the main reason some don’t report it,” one victim told Motion to Quash LLC.
The Sheriff and the DA are reluctant to take reports or complaints of police sexual violence. They often try to dissuade victims from making them. Sometimes, they wrongly categorize reports of abuse to diminish their severity and impact.
If that fails, Sheriff Lopinto and District Attorney Paul Connick take further action. During elections, they actively pursue a victim’s silence. They use direct threats and intimidation.
One victim in Jefferson Parish told Motion to Quash LLC about her experience. She was “given the run around” by internal affairs officers. They intimidated and discouraged her from making the report. Instead, they gave her a battered women’s brochure. They told her to call the hot line on the brochure for support.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct
One of the perpetrators was recently convicted of second degree rape. He is in jail awaiting trial for first degree rape. These rapes would have been prevented if Jefferson Parish had honored victims requests for charges.
Motion to Quash LLC takes action against police sexual violence. They help victims in Jefferson Parish file lawsuits. But, there are no civil provisions yet for the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Urge congress this session to pass a bill that allows civil provisions under PREA. Now is the time for action. We urge Congress to pass an amendment that provides a civil remedy. This remedy is for victims of Police Sexual Violence in Louisiana.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct Legal Action
Here is a copy of the civil lawsuit. Warning, this graphic content is distressing for victims of sexual assault.
“In October 2020, defendant [name redacted] was an employee of the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office. The defendant sexually harassed the plaintiff via text message. Without warning or provocation, the defendant transmitted unsolicited photos of his own genitalia to the plaintiff. This hostile act by the defendant caused the plaintiff extreme emotional distress,” the lawsuit alleges
Petition for Court Martial under the section 10 U.S. Code § 920c – Art. 120c. Other sexual misconduct
(2) Knowingly capturing images, videos, or recordings of another person’s private area without their consent is prohibited. This applies under circumstances where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Violators shall be punished as a court-martial shall direct.
The law says there is no consensual sex under the Prison Rape Elimination Act. This is due to the power imbalance. This situation clearly demands pressing and serious attention. We need to pass bills that promote civil provisions for victims of the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
Justice for Victims of Police Misconduct- YOUR VOICE BE HEARD:
Advocate for Civil Provisions for the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Send a message to your Congress members. Ask them to take concrete action to offer civil remedies for PREA victims in Louisiana.
CONTACT YOUR HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE:
Use the Directory of House of Representatives to contact your House Representatives. Easily send a message using the contact information and forms provided through this link.
EMAIL OR SAMPLE LETTER FOR CONTACTING YOUR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Feel free to copy and paste the letter below into the message field of any contact form. You can also use it in the body of emails to your House Representatives. Enter the name of your representative at the start of the message. Sign your name at the end. Consider adding your own personal anecdote or observation to the messages you send.
Dear Member of Congress [Name]:
As your constituent
I am writing today to ask for your support of Civil Provisions for Victims of PREA. I am sure that every day you have a multitude of bills crossing your desk. Still, I ask you to pay specific attention to those related to law enforcement. These bills promote civil provisions for PREA victims in Louisiana.
There have been efforts to give remedies for victims of police sexual violence in criminal court. Yet, there are no provisions for victims of police sexual violence in civil court. Clearly, this situation demands pressing and serious attention, including passing bills promoting civil provisions for the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
Now is the time for action. I respectfully urge you to pass an amendment offering a civil remedy for victims of Police Sexual Violence in Louisiana.
As an Advocate
I support Motion to Quash LLC, a non-partisan online publication. It is dedicated to advocating for civil remedies under PREA and raising awareness of the Prison Rape Elimination Act. I urge you to protect the integrity of PREA by supporting legislation on its behalf this session.
Remedies
I am eagerly waiting to hear from you. Please share the positive steps you are taking to advance civil remedies for victims of police sexual violence. This is crucial for both the immediate and long-term future.
Sincerely,
[Insert Your Name]
[District or State]
[Contact Information] (if you wish/want a reply)
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2020 Candidate Integrity SCORECARD-Justice of the Peace-Jefferson Parish
Integrity is a top issue facing Jefferson Parish voters. Discover how Justice of the Peace candidates in Jefferson Parish score on integrity. Review their financial disclosures and campaign finance reports. Then ask the candidates to pledge to Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana.
We based the integrity scores on these three principles:
1. Campaign Contributions Issued
2. Campaign Contributions Received
3. Financial Disclosure Statements.
Click below to view the SCORECARDS. You can download the complimentary spreadsheet. Candidate review folders are available upon request to: info@motiontoquash.org.
Candidates are graded based on the number of critical issues for anti-corruption. These issues are listed in the candidate scorecard and divided into three overarching principles. We believe all of these issues are crucial to unrigging our broken system.
We assigned a total possible score of 5 for each principle. For the sake of consistency, we treat individual issues equally. Calculating fewer of these critical issues gets candidates a higher score. Only when they score 15 for the whole package do they get 100 percent.
We compiled candidate information from their campaign websites, in interviews, or from public and private resources.
Campaigns are dynamic. We welcome your feedback—if you see a candidate’s position has changed, send us an email at info@motiontoquash.org with the new information.
Recognized by the NWC,Tracie Burke is author of Motion to Quash. M2Q supports the Whistleblower Protection Act. If you would like to support journalism in the public interest, click here to donate.Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC .
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The Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana, led by Motion to Quash LLC, seeks to eliminate judicial corruption by prohibiting judges from accepting attorney contributions. The initiative aims to provide citizens with the tools to challenge corrupt judges, ensuring fair trials and restoring integrity to the judicial system. Citizens are encouraged to contact their legislators for support.
Have you ever been affected by a Judge’s decision in Louisiana? Did the decision affect you in such a way that you lost money? Were you left at risk of ongoing abuse? Or were you not allowed to visit your children? Chances are that you have. Did you feel the court was corrupt? The answer to that is probably yes. If so, Motion to Quash LLC has the solution. Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana.
We want the public to get precise and understandable information. We aim to show what you can do to rid Louisiana of Judicial corruption.
Join the Campaign for Judicial Integrity in Louisiana to help us remedy those problems. Make the process right. Aid in ridding the Louisiana judiciary of bad and corrupt judges.
Harmful Effect of Money in Louisiana Government
Motion to Quash LLC takes action against government corruption and retribution in Louisiana. No one can get a fair trial if judges accept illegal payments from attorneys. Judges are also shielded by retroactive immunity from criminal prosecution.
A significant number of judges in Louisiana accept illegal payments from attorneys in the form of campaign contributions. Motion to Quash LLC is taking steps to pass legislation. The legislation prohibits any judge who receives attorney contributions from continuing to serve in the district where those attorneys practice.
What You Can Do to Rid the Louisiana Judiciary of Bad and Corrupt Judges
There is continuing fraud before the courts in Louisiana and the Louisiana judicial system is in a crisis. This is the underlying story. Judges have corrupted the Louisiana judicial system by receiving illegal contributions and payments to increase their own interests.
The Louisiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and Superior Court Justices know many Louisiana judges are disqualified under law. First, the attorney gave them a criminal payment. The attorney then: (1) appears before them as a party; (2) appears as a witness; or (3) has an interest.
How to Disqualify Your Judge
Responsibility falls on citizens to reclaim our justice system. The method is for qualified litigants to file LA Code Crim Pro 987 based on fraud upon the court. Use the Motion to Set Aside Conviction and Dismiss Prosecution forms. Also, use the Rule to Show Cause and the Order of Dismissal forms. Here is a link to the forms provided by LSAC http://www.lasc.org/rules/City_Parish/Uniform_Forms_for_City_Parish_Courts.pdf
The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution of the United States (Article VI, Clause 2)
Federal laws offer an opportunity to reverse the judge’s ruling. This allows for working the case to reach its logical conclusion.
The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution establishes the Constitution as the “supreme Law of the Land.” This means that the Constitution holds the highest authority. Federal laws made according to it and treaties under its authority also constitute this supreme law. They thus take priority over any conflicting state laws.
Section 1346 of Title 18, United States Code
Section 1346 of Title 18, United States Code provides an intangible right to honest services. Federal prosecutors have applied the statute in cases of public corruption. They have also applied it in cases where private individuals breached a fiduciary duty to another.
Exercise Your Rights & Contact Your Legislators
Motion to Quash LLC is drafting legislation. We are sending it to every legislator. Our goal is to stop any judge from receiving payments from attorneys who practice in the same district. The next step for you, the voters, will be to exercise your rights to contact your legislators. They are your representatives and work for you. Urge them to get the amendment passed. Remember, these payments have affected every aspect of the court system, so now is the time for action.
“If you have been hurt by a judicial decision or by a corrupt judge and you want to do something about it, this is the only thing that you can do. Protesting in the street is not going to get you anywhere. Making music or noise is not going to get you anywhere. Exercising your right will get you somewhere.” – Dr. Richard Fine, Founder, Vote for Justice, Campaign for Judicial Integrity.
Recognized by the National Whistleblower Center (NWC), Tracie Burke is Louisiana author of motiontoquash.org. You can reach her at tracie@motiontoquash.org. Motion to Quash LLC successfully promoted legislation for the Whistleblower Protection Act. Please Support journalism in the public interest by contributing today. Click here to donate Motion to Quash ISSN 2644-1594 is the copyrighted property of Motion to Quash LLC 2019. NWC’s mission is to support whistleblowers. They help in their efforts to expose corruption. They also help prosecute wrongdoing around the world.
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