The FEC did, find for the joint complainants (regarding Case #5511) in that the SBVT failed to register and file disclosure reports as a federal political committees, and accepted contributions in violation of federal limits and source prohibitions. SBVT was assessed a fine of $299,500.

The conciliation agreement between the FEC and the SBVT also stated, in part:

Indeed, the Commission has never alleged that the SwiftVets acted in knowing defiance of the law, or with the conscious recognition that their actions were prohibited by law, made no findings or conclusions that there were any knowing and willful violations of the law in connection with this matter, and, thus, does not challenge SwiftVets' assertion of its good faith reliance on its understanding of the law.

Now read the second half of the statement that disbanded this CON-Tarded organizaiton....

Solely for the purpose of settling this matter expeditiously and avoiding litigation, without admission with respect to any other proceeding, and with no finding of probable cause by the Commission, SwiftVets agrees not to contest the Commission's conclusions ... .

They were found guilty fined and plea bargained to shut down and never operate again....or face further and harsher consequences of litigation.

The complainant has no recourse no appeals with FEC, it is what they say it is.

Swiftboat Vets were bitch slapped and sent home for the lies they