Perhaps it went to the Harold Ickes Foundation.
It is interesting that she claimed she returned it before she said it went to charity. If I gave money to charity or returned it to the person who gave it to me, I would know about it an not misspeak.
If the money was illegal, she had no choice but to return it to the donor. That is the FEC reg.
Handling Illegal Contributions
The treasurer of a committee is responsible for ensuring that all contributions are lawful. 11 CFR 103.3(b). If the treasurer has reason to suspect that a contribution is excessive or prohibited, he or she must, within 10 days of receiving the contribution, either return the contribution to the donor or deposit the contribution. 11 CFR 103.3(a). If the contribution is deposited, the treasurer must:
Maintain sufficient funds in the account to refund the contribution should it prove to be illegal or place the contribution in a separate account for this purpose;
Keep written records noting the basis for the appearance of illegality;
Note that the legality of the contribution is in question when reporting the receipt of the contribution; and
Comply with appropriate deadlines (see sections below).
11 CFR 103.3(b)(4) and (5).
At this point, they’re not acknowledging the donations were actually illegal. Technically, that’s not yet been established. It’s a good bet they were illegal, but right now, the charity giveaway ploy works to demonstrate how pure they are. Money from a convicted felon? Why, I never!
I'm very pleased she decided to respond and make a liar out of herself. We can use this to shove up her butt.