The probe began following an audit of contributions to the presidential campaign of former Sen. Bill Bradley (D-NJ) in 2000. The FEC alleged that contributions were made in the names of business partners without their knowledge, and that, according to a statement issued by the watchdog body, that "caused certain partners to make contributions that exceeded their annual limit…."
The FEC also alleged that improper contributions were made to a number of other well-known candidates for office, including both Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Jon Corzine (D-NJ); New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a Republican; Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and the presidential campaign of former Vice President Al Gore, among others.
In the wake of the agreement to pay the fine, Kushner's Washington attorney, Jan Baran, issued a written statement saying, "we entered into this agreement to avoid further distractions and litigation costs. We remain steadfast in our belief that we did not violate any regulations. Kushner Cos. did not admit fault or liability…."
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