Illegal-Donations

Chinese Military Intelligence Funnels Campaign Donations Through Johnny Chung

1996-06-18 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Democratic fundraiser Johnny Chung receives $300,000 from Ji Shengde, the head of Chinese military intelligence, with instructions to funnel the money to help reelect President Clinton in 1996. Chung tells federal investigators that he passed on $35,000 of this money to the Democratic National …

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Buddhist Temple Fundraising Event Generates Illegal Campaign Contributions

1996-04-29 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Vice President Al Gore attends a fundraising luncheon at the Hsi Lai Buddhist temple in Hacienda Heights, California, organized by longtime Democratic fundraiser Maria Hsia and DNC fundraiser John Huang. The event raises $166,750 for the Democratic National Committee through illegal contributions …

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