Law Orticr oF KEVIN T. STOCKER, ESQ. PC 2645 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, New York 14150 Telephone: (716) 832-3006 / Fax: (716) 832-3660 ‘August 5, 2016 Via Fax & Email & Mail Loretta Lynch US Attorney General US Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20530 William J. Hochul, Jr. US Attorney General Department of Justice Westem District of New York 138 Delaware Avenue Butfalo, NY 14202 Adam Cohen Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent of Buffalo Office 1 EBI Plaza Buffalo, NY 14202 Eric Schneiderman NYS Attorney General The Capital Albany, NY 12224 Media’ B.O.E. Dear Government Officials: J am currently a candidate running for NYS Senate’s 60" District, and have made my campaign about taking on the corruption in government and the Political Party Bosses that control it, Thave personally passed both Republican Petitions, and Conservative Opportunity to Ballot Petitions, collecting voters” signatures at their homes in order to have pr where the “power” is taken away from the Party Bosses and given back to the voters, As you may assume, the Political Party Bosses are not happy allowing the voters to exercise their constitutional rights in having a choice in who should represent them‘On Monday, August 8, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. (Erie County Board of Elections-134 W. Eagle St. Buffalo, New York), the Republican and Conservative Political Party Bosses are trying to invalidate my Conservative Opportunity to Ballot Petitions thereby depriving voters of their constitutional right to vote in a primary. ‘They are attempting to assert that the signatures personally obtained by me at the voters’ homes should not be counted because the Party operatives obtained the signature prior thereto, that the signature is hand printed or address not verifiable, ‘The corruption in government is well known and controlled by the Political Party Bosses and the appointed public officials that protect their power. ‘The Party Bosses allowed their operatives to collect signatures 30 days prior to any challengers to their handpicked candidate and ‘again violate constitutional principles by locking up registered voters by obtaining their signatures first. Recently, numerous individuals, who signed a Conservative Opportunity to Ballot Petition that would allow voters to participate in a “Write-in” Primary, have contacted me. Based upon their statements, it appears Conservative Party Boss Ralph Lorigo, and the Republican Party Bosses, have hired a private investigation firm, Peter M. Vito & Associates, to go to voters’ homes and intimidate them. Voters are telling me they feel intimidated and coerced into signing false affidavits because they are being given the impression that the investigators are law enforcement officers and that laws may have been broken, One woman claimed that the person identified himself as a FBI agent. Multiple people said they did not get a copy of what they signed, did not review what they were signing, and one woman wanted to change het affidavit to say that I did verify who she was and swore her in verifying same. Peter M. Vito & Associates has long been known for being politically active and for using heavy handed tactics in order to persuade voters into changing their minds on signing a valid Petition in order to defeat having a primary or recall lection. These underhanded and illegal tactics are being used to prevent voters from exercising their constitutional rights and opportunity to vote. I personally witnessed and obtained many of these voters* signatures at their homes, had them each identify themselves, and swear to the same that they were that individual, In 2014, the Republican Party Officials used Peter M. Vito & Associates to try to intimidate me from running for NYS Senate (I have their internal emails from Jack Cookfair to numerous Republican officials). In addition thereto, we have heard from numerous individuals that signatures obtained on the Conservative Petitions, for the Party Bosses” handpicked candidate Chris Jacobs, were obtained fraudulently. Said people who turned in these signatures are part of the Political Machine that are given “no-show” government jobs and receive lucrative government contracts to perform alleged private services for the government. In addition thereto, 1 am submitting herewith a copy of documents sent to me by an anonymous person, whom I presume, but do not know for sure, to be an Erie County Employee. Said documents allege Chris Jacobs is violating federal election campaign donation laws. They allege that Chris Jacobs is violating federal campaign contribution limits by funneling excessive amounts of money over the legal limits to Jeb Bush's presidential campaign. This is alleged to have been done by a County Worker, who works underneath Chris Jacobs, that does not make a yearly salary high enough to afford such contributions. Since I have a license to practice law, I am under an ethical obligation to report said disclosure to the appropriate authorities. Lastly, a couple of Supreme Court Judges" law clerks have turned in Petitions and have been seen actively engaging in polities pertaining to this race on behalf of the Party Bosses’ candidate. Given the on-going multiple corruption investigations currently underway involving the WNY Judiciary that will hear and rule on this case, the conflicts of interest obviously presented, the fact that the Judicial Code of Conduct prohibits this behavior. These judicial codes are implemented toprevent judicial corruption, maintain independence in our courts, and reinforce the public’s perception of the integrity in the rule of law. I am asking for federal investigations to be conducted and federal review of my signatures obtained. Thave taken the liberty of notifying the media of said matters due to the fact such important constitutional issues are involved with the right to vote, that corruption in government and violations of the law are allegedly occurring, and lastly due to the fact that | have previously reported death threats to the Department of Justice and local law enforcement without receiving a retumed call, [will not be intimidated by these Party Bosses, and will stand and fight against corruption on behalf of the voters. Tlook forward to your responses. Respectfully, cc: Media1. Marina Rehorik is the Special Assistant to County Clerk Chris Jacobs. Wages at Clerk's Office: $41,317 2. Issue: Appears the Chris Jacobs used Martina to funnel contributions to Jeb Bush in circumvention of campaign finance rules. Max personal contribution was $2,700. Jacobs funneled an additional $2,700 to Bush through Rehorik. Coincides with fundraiser held in Buffalo for Jeb. JACOBS, CHRISTOPHER LMR BUFFALO,NY 14209 ERIE COUNTY 6/29/2015 $2,700 Bush, Jeb JACOBS, CHRISTOPHER L MR 5/28/2015 $250 Right To Rise USA BUFFALO,NY 14209 REHORIK, MARTINA V MS ERIE COUNTY 7/45/2015 $2,700 Bush, Jeb BUFFALO,NY 14205 3. Rehorik had zero federal contributions previously. 4. Prior NYS contributions total $175 and were done using Chris Jacobs addresses: 42 Saybrook Pl, Buffalo, NY 14209, his personal residence, and P.O. Box which was used for Chris Jacobs for County Clerk campaign REHORIK, | MARTINA 2 09- 201510 SAYBROOK 50.00 | Sep- Post A N/A NA Etie Buffalo PL 15 Primary BUFFALO, NY 14209 | REHORIK, MARTINA MARIL os. | 20111 fp. BOK | 25.00 | ocr. | SEBUBLICAN Pre A N/A NA Erie Maria att aa | CAMPAIGN General BUFFALO, COMMITTEE i Ny 14205 |REHORIK, MARTINA 3S jut, WALTERFORERIE — 2015July |, | county. | SAYBROOK 100.00 ju WALTER FORERIE ala NA Ere Erie ae ag. COUNTY Periodic “Executive | BUFFALO, | Ny 14209 | ***Note: zip code for the contribution from Martina Rehorik to Jeb Bush was from a 14205 zip code (matching that of the P.O. Box for the Chris Jacobs for County Clerk Campaign P.O Box.) Martina Rehorik’s zip code for her residency meanwhile is 14225: ARTINA V REKORK 69.93 | ‘OFFCE 2014 ty Ete IGueLten ORME eSeeaonaGn hy tt = 5. Rumored to be a foreign national which would make contributions in violation of additional federal laws. She is not registered to vote in Erie County (indicates foreign national) but there is No way to definitively prove this, 6. Violation of federal and NYS laws: a. Campaign finance contribution limits b. Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) © Conspiracy 4d. Possible violation of 2. U.S.C. 442e prohibition on contributions from foreign nationals to political campaigns. Also possible violation under Commission regulations itis unlawful to knowingly provide substantial assistance to foreign nationals making contributions or donations in connection with any U.S. election. 11 CER 110.20(h). "Substantial assistance" refers to active involvement in the solicitation, making, receipt or acceptance of a foreign ‘national contribution or donation with the intent of facilitating the successful completion of the transaction. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to individuals Who act as conduits or intermediaries. 67 FR 69945-6 (November 19, 2002)Imaget 201512059004148184 SCHEDULE A (FEC Form 3x) FOR LINE NOMBER: [PAGE 636 OF 1667. 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LORETTA G, REHMANN Transaction 1D: SA17.124317 — Date of Reset ‘Maing Addi°99 150 GOLDEN EAGLE DR _ ow 2018 iy Stale Zip Code HaMtionTon Nd 08037-6818 aan FEC 1D number of contivuting c federal potzal como. ‘Amount of Each Receipt thie Pei ‘ame of Employer J Gecupation nt ADAMS REKMANN& HEGGAN ASSOC —_-REALESTATE : Feosint For: 2018 ection Oyele-o-Date ¥ DX Primary Soneal Other (speci) 2700.00 1B, Ful Name (as, Frat, macie Iioh MR. RICHARD REHMANN _ Dato of Receipt allog Adtess 876 CENTRAL AVE 3 " o 0 2018 oy Sate Zip Gade HAMMONTON Nu cbo7-1114 —— z ie CONTRIBUTION FEC 1D number of contributing federal poitical committee, c ‘Amount of Each Receipt ths Period Name of Emloyer ceypaton ADAMS REHMANN 8HEGGAN ASSOC ENGINEER 270000 Fceint For: 2016 Bhocton Cyelato-Oate X Primary Genel Other (spect w 2700.00 ©. Fal Nore (am, Fis, radio na “ransacion 1D > SATT. ABER MS. MARTINA V. REHORIK. Date of Recon Mating Adcress PO BOX B62 ie _ o 6 2015 oy Stas Zip Code Lo BUFFALO a 1205-0862 naan FEC ID number of contbuting fede-al political camvnntee. c ‘Amount of Each Receipt tis Paro Name of Enloyer ~ ~ | Seapaton ERIE COUNTY COUNTY CLERK . 2700.00 Receipt For 2016 Election Gyclto-Date Pawray anor Other (speci y 2700.00 Subtotal Of Receipts This Page (optional) > 100.00 L ‘otal This Period (last page this line number onl) ¥. no} FE Schedule A. (Form 3) (Re 207)‘asian Texas-Basod Pac Contitucr Pleads Gully to Evading Fara Election Campsign Conan Limits Texas-Based Political Contributor Pleads Guilty to Evading Federal Election Campaign Contribution Limits U.S. Attorney's Office September 03, 2014 + Eastern District of New York (718) 254-7000 Earlier today, Diana Durand pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) by funneling campaign contributions through “straw donors” to the campaign committees of two candidates running for federal office. The guilty plea proceeding was held before Senior United States District Judge Sterling Johnson, Jr., at the United States Courthouse, 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY. The guilty plea was announced by Loretta E. Lynch, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York and George Venizelos, Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Office (FBI) The defendant admitted to the Court that during the 2010 election cycle, she recruited “straw donors” who made political campaign contributions in excess of $10,000 to the campaign committees of two Candidates for the House of Representatives, who are identified in the indictment as Candidate A and Candidate B. The defendant also admitted that in furtherance of this criminal activity, she either made advance payments to the straw donors who made the contributions, or reimbursed them after they made the contributions. United States Attorney Lynch stated: "We and our partners in the FBI are committed to protecting the integrity of the electoral process and will aggressively pursue anyone who attempts to circumvent federal campaign financing laws. Enforcement of these laws ensures that all candidates compete on a level playing field and that the public knows the true source of a candidate's campaign funds.” Ms. Lynch expressed her grateful appreciation to the Public Integrity Section of the Department of Justice for its assistance throughout the investigation and prosecution of Durand. ‘The maximum term of imprisonment for the crime to which Durand pleaded guilty is two years. The government's case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attomeys Anthony M. Capozzolo, Robert L. Capers, and Marisa Megur Seifan The Defendant: DIANA DURAND Houston, Texas Age: 48 issn 3 gone york ess-eleases.20 Ahexas-based-pical-cortibtr-peads-oly-to-evacirg fadral-electon-campaigr contortsasan6 ‘Tetas-Based Political CrtittorPlaads Gully to Evading Feel Elation Campaign Corieton Limits Follow the FBI's New York Office on Twitter. Sign up for our e-mail alerts to receive the latest information from the FBI's New York Office on breaking news, arrests, and fugitives. This content has been reproduced from its original source. ‘nips tow goviewyoripess-eenses/01Aexzs-based-plita-conrttcr-pleads-ily-o-evading-edral-elecon campaign cortibiontinitsFindTheData Martina Rehorik 2013 Salary Employee “@Sha Employment Details Salary Details County rie Total $41,317 Compensation ® Start Date ® mber 28, 2011 (4Not the Right Martina Rehorik? ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW —. County Share Erie Overview (2013) Salary Distribution Number of Employees 4,500 5,244 4,000 The most highly compensated employees at Erie in 2013 were the 10 people in the over 1 $135,000 compensation range. At the other Spo end of the spectrum were the 700 employees i in the $0 - $15,000 range. He Employees in the $30,000 - $45,000 Number of Employees compensation range made up the largest $0- $15,000 ‘$15,000 - $30,000 share at 1,663 people. $30,000-$46.000, _$45,000.~ $80,000 Part-time employees may be included in the 60,000- $75,000 $75,000 - $90,000 nin earn ‘$90,000 - $105,000 $105,000 - $120,000 $120,000 - $135,000 (Over $135,000Top Compensations at Erie Full Name. Total Compensation Thomas P. Klein siss.s70 Lynn M. Woodworth Gale R. Burstein sn John P. Simich simone Mary E. Bettinger Michael J. Flaherty J ss Lydia |. Torres ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW V State “4 Share New York Overview (2013) Most EmployeesErie Monroe Onondaga Orange Rockland Broome Rensselaer Top Compensations in New York Full Name Position Dsting Teh Prof (Gft Antonio oe ‘ a $1.09 afore stat MILLION, Medical Center Alain E. Professor 023.730 Kaloyeros SUNY@Albany Clinical Assistant Pr- . Tel Wit owas SS Medical contr (Hospital) Associate Professor-Tel ak Number of Employees Popular Job Titles in New York Position Trooper-State Police Teaching & Research Center N2 Director ‘Support Assistant Adjunet Lecturer Director ‘Support Assistant Teaching & 2,862 1,515 1,485 1,433 1,421 Number of I Employees ‘ $108,299 $82,269 842,431 $6,808 $43,265,Source 4 Share Source Name Source URL Years Update Method State of New York —_osc.state.ny.us 2008-2013 FOIA SeeThroughNy seethroughnynet 2010-2013 Download For more information, refer to our Sources and Methodology page. About Support Jobs Advertising Publisher Tools Stories | ©2016 Graphiq, Inc. All Rights Reserved Terms Privacy Cookieserra0%6 «lb Bish campaign fuetaier hain Bae Tuesday Jeb Bush campaign fundraiser held in Buffalo Tuesday BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) ~ Republican Presidential candidate Jeb Bush was in Buffalo Tuesday for a campaign fundraiser. Abreakfast fundraiser was held at the Atrium at Rich's on Niagara Street, Tickets cost between $1,000 and $2,700 per plate. The brother and son to two former Presidents is trying to become the front-runner in the crowded GOP field. ‘twas clear Jeb Bush's campaign strategy in Buffalo during this visit was to cater to his loyal supporters, instead of trying to reach a broader audience or gain publicity. In his first trip to Buffalo in recent memory, Jeb Bush did not speak to media except a quick parting comment out the window of his SUV announcing that he had a “great visit” That was all he said to our News 4 team covering his visit, driving away after a little more than an hour inside the Atrium with his supporters. The media was not allowed inside. |n fact, members of the media were all kept off property altogether, and at one point, a bus was parked in front of the entrance to obscure the view of the waiting cameras. We don't know how many people attended this fundraiser or who they are, but we do know Chris Collins was ‘among the attendees. And, based on the lack of media access, we can probably guess at the real purpose of the presidential candidate's visit here. na decidedly blue state, and at this point in the 2016 race, this place is likely more important for collecting Capital than it is for collecting more votes in the next presidential election, Especially in a GOP field that seems to get more crowded every day, the candidate with the most in the coffers stands a better chance of setting himself apart from the pack and maybe securing the nomination, ‘Another Republican presidential hopeful, Marco Rubio, is scheduled to attend a fundraiser in Buffalo later this summer. We have received no word at this point about how much money was raised for Jeb Bush's campaign here during his visit this week. Share this: twits. coms 201S1080} osha Aun aio t-te 1ERIE COUNTY CLERK TELEPHONE NUMBERS Updated 8/14/2012 Administration/Front Office Main Line 8866 Chris Jacobs 8123 Peggy LaGree, I Deputy 2807 Mike Cecchini, Deputy - Constituent Services & Community Relations TIS4 ‘Tom Christy, Deputy - Finance 6423 Patricia Fulwiler, Deputy - Legal 6348 Camille Brandon, Deputy - Administration 8867 Martina Rehorik, Special Assistant to County Clerk 6985 Cheryl Campbell, Receptionist 8866 David Morrison 8866 Jane Hewett , IT 6216 8" Floor 7047 Actions/Proceedings Jackie Costantino, Supervisor 6662 Civil Actions 7766 Criminal Records 7877 Judgments 6481 Basement Records 8690 ‘Assumed Names ( DBA’s) 7467 Military Discharge Papers 8690 Indexing/Cashiers/Recording Debbie Hogan, Supervisor, Indexing/Customer Service 6738 Janet Cochrane, Supervisor, Ca 6724 Lance Lazewski, Supervisor Ci 6724 Cashiers 6724 Customer Service Line 8797 Deeds/Mortgatges 6724 Pistols Will Fowler, Supervisor 6272 General Information 6600FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Washington, DC 20463 January 29, 1982 ADVISORY OPINION 1981-51 William C. Oldaker Attomey at Law 1050 17th Street, N.W ‘Washington, D.C. 20036 Dear Mr. Oldaker: This refers to your letter of October 20, 1981, requesting an advisory opinion on behalf of the Metzenbaum for Senate Committee ("the Committee") concerning application of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended ("the Act"), to acceptance by the Committee of volunteer services donated by an individual artist who is a foreign national, Your letter indicates that the Committee contemplates obtaining a donation of volunteer services from an artist who is a foreign national. The artist will create for the Committee an original work of art that will be used for fundraising purposes by the Committee, You explain that the artist will create for the Committee "an original work of art by handpainting a number of gouaches which are then reproduced in limited editions as a unique Work of art by a unique Process by persons working under the artist's supervision.” The artist proposes to allow the Committee to produce a limited edition from the original works of art (gouaches) created him, with the Committee to pay all costs of production. The first question you ask is whether an individual who is a foreign national, according to the definition in 2 U.S.C, 441e, may volunteer his services to the Committee to the same extent as would be permitted under the volunteer services exception in 2 U.S.C, 431(8)(B)(i). As you know, 441¢ prohibits any person who is a foreign national from making "any contribution of money or other thing of value” in connection with any election to any political office. It is also unlawful for any person to solicit, accept, or receive any prohibited contribution from a foreign national. The current prohibition on contributions by foreign nationals had its origin in the Foreign Agents Registration Act Amendments of 1966. Pub. L. No. 89-486, 8, 80 Stat. 244 (1966). At that time the prohibition applied to "any contribution of money or other thing of value" by an agent ofa foreign principal in connection with any primary or other election to anypolitical office. 18 U.S.C. 613 (1970). The ‘scope of the current statute, 2 U.S.C. 441e, clearly reaches beyond elections for Federal office, and the term contribution as used here expressly includes "money or other thing of value." Compare 2 U.S.C. 441a, Accordingly, the Commission concludes that a foreign national artist would be prohibited by 2 U.S.C. 441e from donating his uncompensated volunteer services to the Committee to create an original work of art for the ‘Committee's use in fundraising. The second question raised in your request is whether the contribution exception for uncompensated volunteer services provided by an individual to a candidate or political committee would apply in the specific situation you describe. This question is not reached since the Commission has concluded in responding to your first question that the foreign, national artist may not donate his volunteer services to the Committee for the purposes described in your request. This response constitutes an advisory opinion concerning application of the Act, or regulations prescribed by the Commission, to the specific transaction or activity set forth in your request. See 2 U.S.C. 437f. Sincerely, (signed) Frank P. Reiche Chairman for the Federal Election Commission