Democrat Fundraising Machine ‘Dark Money Laundering’ Subpoena Upheld [WATCH]

A Wisconsin court has authorized a subpoena targeting ActBlue, the prominent Democrat fundraising platform, in a legal dispute involving allegations of unauthorized donations made using a Republican consultant’s email identity.

The decision, made by Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Brad D. Schimel, marks a significant step in a growing investigation into potential fundraising fraud linked to the platform.

BREAKING: Wisconsin Judge Brad Schimel has approved a subpoena against ActBlue, saying, “Something is NOT right” after hearing evidence that ActBlue is using the names of unsuspecting people to launder dark money to Democrat campaigns.

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Judge Schimel’s ruling permits a limited subpoena demanding documents from ActBlue after GOP consultant Mark Block discovered his email address was being used to process donations to Democratic causes without his consent.

Block’s legal team, represented by the America First Policy Institute, sought to uncover whether fraud was involved.

“Something is not right,” Schimel stated during a November 21 hearing. “Plaintiff has set forth enough in their complaint and in support of their subpoena to demonstrate that there may be something here.”

ActBlue’s attorneys argued against the subpoena, claiming the donations were made by an individual identified as Bernard Cain and that the platform was not liable for the individual’s actions.

However, the judge allowed a narrower version of the subpoena aimed at uncovering payment details tied to Block’s email address.

The court rejected a broader request to examine ActBlue’s fraud prevention measures but emphasized the need for transparency in this case.

Schimel referred to ActBlue as a “nonparty conduit for contributions” and questioned why the organization resisted providing relevant information.

“Plaintiff has set forth enough information to explain – to be suspicious over this many small contributions being linked to an email address,” Schimel noted.

Block’s legal team submitted additional evidence from other individuals who reported unauthorized donations tied to ActBlue, raising broader concerns about potential systemic issues.

Block filed the lawsuit earlier this year after noticing his old email address, used during Herman Cain’s 2012 presidential campaign, was receiving donation receipts for Democratic candidates like Kamala Harris.

The lawsuit alleges identity theft and accuses ActBlue of enabling a practice known as “smurfing,” where small, fraudulent donations are made to conceal larger financial contributions.

The lawsuit names an unknown individual as the defendant, identified only as “John Doe,” and claims the person used an American Express card in California for the unauthorized donations.

The case comes as ActBlue faces mounting scrutiny from Congress and state attorneys general. House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil and House Oversight Chairman James Comer have both raised concerns about potential foreign interference and money laundering through the platform.

In October, Comer disclosed that the Treasury Department’s anti-money laundering system flagged hundreds of suspicious activity reports (SARs) related to ActBlue.

A congressional subpoena demanding records on ActBlue’s fraud prevention measures followed soon after.

“Federal law requires financial institutions to file a suspicious activity report no later than 30 calendar days after the date of initial detection of facts that may constitute a basis for filing a suspicious activity report,” Comer wrote in a memo obtained by Just the News.

ActBlue, which has raised billions of dollars for Democratic causes, denies any misconduct and defends its record.

In a June statement celebrating its 20th anniversary, the organization highlighted its track record of “innovation and dependability” in supporting progressive campaigns.

Despite these assurances, federal and state investigations are expanding, with 19 state attorneys general now probing allegations of fraudulent donations and foreign money being funneled through the platform.

Judge Schimel’s decision is expected to shed light on the mechanics of ActBlue’s fundraising operations and potentially reveal whether the allegations of fraud and identity theft extend beyond this case.

A Democratic whistleblower hints at whispers in D.C. about money laundering, nepotism, and fraud within the DNC ranks. The FEC will be busy for years sorting out $1.5 billion in payment schemes… and then there is ActBlue…pic.twitter.com/M0kPZAUGMC

— Eric Jon Boerner (@EricJonBoerner1) November 26, 2024

As investigations by Congress and state officials continue, ActBlue’s practices will remain under intense scrutiny.

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