Orion, Egan (2): Alleged Violation of RCW 42.17A.335 for false and defamatory statements in political advertising (EY 19, Oct 19)

Case

#58674

Respondent

Egan Orion

Complainant

Andrew Saturn

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) has completed its review of the complaint Andrew Saturn filed on October 15, 2019. The complaint alleged that Egan Orion (Respondent), a Candidate for City Council Member for City of Seattle may have violated RCW 42.17A.335 for false or defamatory statements in political advertisements. 

PDC staff reviewed the allegations; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the response provided by the Respondent to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations.

Based on our findings staff has determined that, in this instance, insufficient evidence supports a finding of a violation that warrants further investigation.

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with No Evidence of Violations

Date Opened

October 15, 2019

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.335

Documents

• 58674 Orion Egan Complaint.pdf
• 58674 Orion Egan Response.pdf
• 58674 Orion Egan Return Letter.pdf