The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) unanimously dismissed a complaint filed against Jerry Falwell Ministries and Liberty Alliance related to statements Dr. Falwell made in a "Falwell Confidential" e-mail sent during the 2004 presidential election season. Dr. Falwell was represented before the FEC by Liberty Counsel President Mathew D. Staver and Anita L. Staver.
On July 1, 2004, Dr. Falwell sent a "Falwell Confidential" e-mail urging people of faith to exercise their vote during the presidential election. In the e-mail, Dr. Falwell stated, "For conservative people of faith, voting for principle this year means voting for the re-election of George W. Bush. The alternative, in my mind, is simply unthinkable." The e-mail also urged supporters to contribute to the Campaign for Working Families Political Action Committee.
Campaign Legal Center filed a complaint with the FEC alleging that Jerry Falwell Ministries (JFM) and Liberty Alliance (LA), a lobbying organization, violated election laws by circulating an e-mail that expressly advocated the election of a federal candidate and contained a solicitation for contributions to a PAC.
The FEC voted 6-0 to dismiss all allegations.
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