Kyle Gerald Prall was sentenced to 36 months in prison after pleading guilty to mail fraud earlier this year.
A man who admitted to fraudulently soliciting hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations to fake political action committees , 40, of Austin, Texas, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of mail fraud in connection to the scam involving political contributions in May.set up several political committees, including ones named Feel Bern, HC4President and Trump Victory, in order to solicit donations online.
"Making donations to a political cause, campaign or candidate is an important expression of free speech and a right all Americans should enjoy," said Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs of the FBI's San Antonio division. "By misappropriating the donations for his own personal use, the defendant not only violated the trust of his victims, he also deprived them of their fundamental right to free speech. The FBI is committed to protecting this right, and holding individuals, like the defendant accountable."
Combs added:"Before making donations citizens should be mindful of this unscrupulous fraud scheme and exercise due diligence in researching the legitimacy of an organization." Supporters cheer Republican Donald Trump during a rally at Giant Center November 4, 2016 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. A Texas man has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for fraudulently soliciting hundreds of thousands of dollars in political contributions through several fake PACs during the 2016 election.
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