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Sean Noble the head of CPPR argued that the fine was "over-reach", that he followed all laws and that prosecutors violated what he claimed were "First Amendment" right of the donors whose identities he had refused to disclose. Gary Winuk, the FPPC's chief of enforcement, responded: "Sean Noble agreed to and paid a record fine on behalf of the Koch network for a reason. It was the largest amount of undisclosed dark money in the history of California. His vain attempts to try to minimize the case should not serve to give comfort to anyone who tries to hide money in California, because we are prepared to confront them at every turn." <ref>Sacramento Bee, [http://blogs.sacbee.com/capitolalertlatest/2014/04/sean-noble-speaks-out-about-1-million-fppc-fine.html "Sean Noble Speaks Out About 1 Million FPPC Fine,"] April 7, 2014.</ref>
==2013 Activities==
American Encore's 2013 tax filings report a total revenue of $2,240,372, the majority coming from contributions and grants. Their functional expenses for 2013 totaled $9,038,193. American Encore spent $4,765,249 on "coalition building", while $2,478,699 went to issue advocacy, public education, and legislative advocacy. Contributions and grants given by the organization in 2013 totaled $4,632,500, down substantially from $112,158,149 in 2012. <ref>American Encore, [http://pdfs.citizenaudit.org/2014_12_EO/26-4683543_990O_201312.pdf 2013 IRS Form 990], organizational tax filing, accessed October 19, 2015.</ref>
American Encore, formerly known as the Center to Protect Patient Rights, gave $4,632,000 to nine right-wing organizations in 2013. <ref>American Encore, [http://pdfs.citizenaudit.org/2014_12_EO/26-4683543_990O_201312.pdf 2013 IRS Form 990], organizational tax filing, accessed October 19, 2015.</ref>
*[[American Commitment]]: $45,000
*[[Americans for Prosperity]]: $225,000
*[[Sixty Plus Association]]: $529,000
*[[Hispanic Leadership Fund]]: $50,000
*[[Arizona Public Integrity Alliance]]: $8,000
*[[Legacy Foundation Action Fund]]: $25,000
*[[Proper Inc.]]: $1,326,000
*[[Republican Jewish Coalition]]: $15,500
*[[Americans for Responsible Leadership]]: $2,409,000
American Encore also paid two independent contractors a total of $3,626,031. Legal firm Segal & Kirby was paid $1,501,031 and the consulting firm DC London, run by Sean Noble, received $2,125,000 and was reimbursed an additional $542,719 for "program expenses".
==2012 Activities==
