Working Families

Working Families: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.335 for defamatory political advertising against Manka Dhingra campaign, and RCW 42.17A.320 for failure to include Sponsor ID on political advertising (EY 17; Oct 17)

Case Details

Case Number

26008

Respondent

Working Families

Complainant

Nicolas Duchastel de Montrouge

Date Opened

October 12, 2017

Case Status

Case Closed with Reminder

PDC staff dismissed for no violation, but reminded the respondent of the applicable law and to exercise caution in the future.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.30.050/42.17A.320
  • RCW 29B.30.070/42.17A.335

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

  • Allegation One: Violation of RCW 42.17A.335 for sponsoring defamatory political advertising in opposition to the Manka Dhingra campaign.
  • Allegation Two: Violation of RCW 42.17A.320 for failure to include Sponsor ID on political advertising.

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Penalties

None