The Georgia State Ethics Commission voted Monday to overturn an administrative law judge's recommendation that cleared the Georgia Republican Assembly and its affiliated political action committee of alleged campaign finance violations. The commission will consider next month whether the groups failed to properly disclose campaign spending, register as an independent committee and file required disclosure reports. If violations are found, the commission could impose civil penalties. The case is connected to the collapse of Newnan-based First Liberty Building & Loan. Federal authorities allege founder Brant Frost IV operated a $140 million Ponzi scheme. The commission's decision may be appealed to Superior Court.
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