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387:. Specifically, members of the Paw family made donations of over $ 200,000 to Democratic candidates since 2005. These donations closely coordinated with those of Hsu in terms of timing, amounts and donees. In addition, the donations appeared to be much larger than would be expected given the Paw's modest income. According to records obtained for the investigation, the Paws own a gift shop and live in a 1,280-square-foot (119 m) house that they recently refinanced for $ 270,000. William Paw, the 64-year-old head of the household, is a mail carrier with the 466:
businesses could be located. A New Jersey fashion designer that Hsu had listed as a co-investor, said he had never heard of Hsu. Lawrence Barcella, Hsu's Washington, D.C. attorney, claims that Hsu's post-1996-return Silicon Valley investments account for some of his ability to make his political contributions. However, detailed financial records for Components Ltd, a Hsu-controlled entity with no obvious business purpose, reveal payments of $ 100,000 to nine political donors whose contributions were later bundled by Hsu.
416:. The California Attorney General's office had negotiated $ 1 million bail to be eventually applied to restitution, but the presiding judge set the amount at the $ 2 million. Hsu was jailed briefly that day until his attorney returned with the increased bail. The following week, Hsu failed to appear for a bail reduction hearing on 5 September at which he was expected to turn in his passport. A "no bail" warrant was immediately issued for his arrest and Hsu forfeited the $ 2 million. On 6 September, he was arrested by the 473:, businessman Jack Cassidy became concerned and warned the California Democratic Party that Hsu's activities may not have been legitimate. Apparently, Hsu was soliciting investors for a "bridge loan" operation that returned approximately 6% every 3 months. However, investors were told few details about the operation and investigators are trying to determine whether the "bridge loans" involved bona fide business activity or were simply a front for a new Ponzi scheme. 578:, president of the New School and former Senator from Nebraska, who originally stated that Hsu had been "a terrific member" of the New School board. After Hsu resigned as a board member, Kerrey said the university did not do background checks of prospective trustees and that he hoped that Hsu "didn't break the law." After Hsu became a two-time fugitive, Kerrey remarked, "I thought that I knew him, but obviously I didn't." 236:. He and other Hong Kong partners formed the sportswear company Laveno in 1982, which went bankrupt in 1984. He then created other sportswear companies, including Wear This, Base, and Foreign Exchange. He engaged in other businesses as well, including clothing stores and restaurants. During this time, he became a 589:, who called Hsu "one of the best 10 people I've met." Later, Rendell said, "Though Norman is my friend and remains so, his failure to appear casts a new light on his assertions regarding the original case. As a result I will follow other elected officials and donate the money he contributed to me to charity." 609:
Hsu never appeared to want or expect anything in return for his many contributions, other than to appear in high-profile circles; indeed a West Coast Democratic fundraiser said, "He seemed so desperate to be included in every big-ticket event in California … It was a little sad." One Clinton campaign
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The source of Hsu's income once he returned to the United States is unclear. While he claims to be involved in several businesses in the fashion industry, visits to those addresses "found no trace of Mr. Hsu." At several business addresses provided on Hsu's campaign donation forms, none of the listed
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Democratic Party figures claimed they did not know much about him or his businesses, but appreciated his support; and he became known to them as someone who could quickly raise large amounts of money, and as someone who networked tirelessly and always found ways to be included in high-profile events.
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Hsu fled to Hong Kong and lived there from 1992 to 1996 while working in the garment industry. He started at least two companies there, both with vague charters. Aided by what others described as a magnetic personality, he prospered for a while, living in a luxury building. However the companies were
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referred to Hsu as "our friend Norman". After the scandal went public, Bill Clinton remarked in colloquial language, "You could have knocked me over with a straw". Democrats are continuing to try to reconcile positive personal impressions of Hsu with his criminal behavior. Mark Gorenberg, who sat on
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invested $ 40 million spread over 37 separate deals with a Hsu company. Hsu reportedly told Rosenman the money would be used to manufacture apparel for well known luxury brands, yielding a 40% profit on each deal. When Rosenman's fund recently attempted to cash checks from Hsu's company in September
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indicted Hsu on charges of violating federal campaign finance laws and defrauding investors out of at least $ 20 million. According to the indictment, Hsu made "false promises" to private investors in his companies that they would be paid "guaranteed high rates of return on investments in the short
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It was unclear how Hsu could have remained at large for 15 years and engage in prominent political activity without being detected. It was also unclear how a convicted felon, having already fled prosecution once, was allowed out on bail without first having to surrender his passport. Prior to Hsu's
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In comparison, 2008 Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton began to disengage from Hsu at an earlier phase of the scandal when Hsu's long time fugitive status was first revealed. After indications of additional misconduct by Hsu, the Clinton campaign then decided to refund a total of $ 850,000 in
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After initial reports of suspicious contributions, prominent Democrats defended Hsu's reputation. Supporters began to distance themselves after his long-time fugitive status was revealed. After Hsu fled the California justice system again in 2007, his contributions were renounced by an increasing
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On 7 May 2009, Hsu pleaded guilty in federal court in New York to ten counts of mail and wire fraud in connection with the Ponzi scheme. Hsu stated that "I knew what I was doing was illegal" and faced up to 20 years in prison on each count. Hsu was still contesting the charges of campaign finance
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On 19 September 2007, a federal complaint was issued against Hsu by the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan. The complaint alleges that Hsu's investment offerings were a Ponzi scheme that paid early investors with money that was contributed by later investors, that Hsu pressured investors to contribute to
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On 4 January 2008, Hsu was sentenced to jail for 3 years by California Superior Court Judge Stephen Hall for the original fraud conviction, now 16 years old. Judge Hall rejected Hsu's argument that his right to a speedy trial was denied by authorities who could have easily found and arrested him.
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On 13 September 2007, a Colorado judge denied a prosecutor's request for bail to be set at $ 50 million and instead set bail for Hsu at $ 5 million. The prosecutor reported Hsu to have a checkbook listing a balance of $ 6 million at the time of his capture in Grand Junction. The presiding judge
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has launched a formal investigation into possible campaign finance violations by Hsu and his associates. One focal point for the investigation concerns whether any of the donations by the Paws were reimbursed by Hsu, which would constitute a felony. Through his attorney, Hsu has denied any
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bundled contributions. Clinton was the first major candidate to give up bundled contributions from associates of Norman Hsu. However, it is also true that her campaign ignored earlier private warnings about Hsu and that Clinton was the largest recipient of bundled donations from Hsu.
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second attempt to flee, James Brosnahan, Hsu's attorney in California, defended Hsu stating that Hsu's prominence showed that he did not behave like a fugitive and that Hsu was moving towards a resolution of the matter, including a plan of restitution for victims of Hsu's actions.
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candidates for office, providing them with a list of candidates to choose from and that Hsu reimbursed some contributors to candidates for office in the amount of their contributions. Based on these actions, Hsu is charged with mail fraud, wire fraud and violating the
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campaign contributions were reported in 2007. Subsequently he was discovered to have been a long-time fugitive in connection with a 1992 fraud conviction. After turning himself in to California authorities in 2007 he fled the state again and was quickly recaptured.
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founder), claims that Hsu owes it $ 40 million. Source Financing sued Hsu on 20 September 2007. It has asked that all candidates who received campaign contributions from Hsu not donate them to charity as the money may have been improperly channeled from investors.
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aide attempted to penetrate more deeply into Hsu's motives, remarking that Hsu's business activity "was reinforced by his efforts in politics and philanthropy; he seemed like a generous guy, but only later did you realize what he was up to."
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1) Ianthe Jeanne Dugan (2015-8-11) Former Top Clinton Fundraiser Says 'I Was Greedy' Convicted in Ponzi scheme, Norman Hsu speaks in first prison interview about politics; denies he broke campaign-finance laws Wall Street Journal
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s investigation, it was reported that the warrant issued after Hsu's failure to appear for sentencing for his 1992 fraud conviction was still valid. On 31 August 2007, Hsu surrendered to authorities at the district court house in
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On 21 September 2007 a group of Southern California investors ("Briar Wood Investors") sued Hsu, claiming that he defrauded them, and that he pressured them into making contributions to the campaigns of elected officials.
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Ianthe Jeanne Dugan (2015-8-11) Former Top Clinton Fundraiser Says 'I Was Greedy' Convicted in Ponzi scheme, Norman Hsu speaks in first prison interview about politics; denies he broke campaign-finance laws Wall Street
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It is not clear whether the recipients of Hsu's campaign contributions will be added as defendants to any of the lawsuits as the various funds seek solvent entities from which to recover their initial investments.
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campaign's national finance committee, remarked, "Despite it all, I still love the guy, despite everything you read, every experience I ever had with him was nothing but delightful, and I just scratch my head."
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Starting in 2003, Hsu began contributing to, and collecting contributions for, the Democratic Party, although he did not join the party and was not registered to vote. He also donated to causes such as the
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investigated whether Hsu illegally reimbursed political donations by associates and formally charged him with fraud. On 27 November 2007, a federal grand jury indicted Hsu on charges of violating federal
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Hsu then returned to the United States in the late 1990s, despite his fugitive status, and established several addresses in the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas. He became an investor in
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and agreed to serve up to three years in prison and pay a $ 10,000 fine. Hsu subsequently failed to appear at the sentencing hearing and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
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business. Some of these partners invested their life savings or mortgaged their homes, and some sued Hsu when it appeared their money was lost. In 1990, Hsu, then living in
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and earns approximately $ 49,000 a year. Other records linked Hsu to the Paws, including a campaign finance filing in which Hsu lists the Paw's home as his residence.
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dissolved in 1997 and 1998, and by 1998 Hong Kong courts had declared Hsu once again bankrupt. He would not emerge from this Hong Kong bankruptcy until 2006.
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Hsu was able to gain the trust of investors by his dress, by his warm and personable manner, by his educational credentials, by being quoted in
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The Complaint cites to statements from three "victims" and two "witnesses" as well as a confession by Hsu to an FBI agent.
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estate, and in September, he was scheduled to co-host a major gala fundraising event featuring music legend
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remarked, "$ 2 million wasn't enough to keep Mr. Hsu from running. We'll see if $ 5 million will do it."
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2007, there were insufficient funds. Federal charges of fraud have since been brought against Hsu.
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and a ring. That same year, he was also divorced as well as allegedly kidnapped by San Francisco
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Jim Kuhnhenn (29 August 2007). "Clinton to Give Away Fundraiser's Cash". Associated Press.
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San Jose Mercury News - Disgraced donor Hsu headed to prison; judge rejects dismissal bid
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Since his re-incarceration, a variety of legal actions have been brought against Hsu.
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Pyramid scheme promoter, long-time fugitive, major fundraiser for US Democratic Party
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revealed potential campaign finance irregularities involving Hsu, in his role as a "
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in New York, to whom he donated $ 100,000 and provided the money for a scholarship.
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San Jose Mercury News – SoCal investors sue Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu
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Hsu was sentenced to 24 years in prison and is currently incarcerated in
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Ianthe Jeanne Dugan; Jonathan Cheng; Brody Mullins (8 September 2007).
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on a massive scale. As an example, a New York investment fund run by
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Ianthe Jeanne Dugan; Brody Mullins; Jim Carlton (1 September 2007).
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Robin Fields; Chuck Neubauer; Tom Hamburger (10 September 2007).
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Tom Hamburger; Robin Fields; Chuck Neubauer (21 September 2007).
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Robin Fields; Chuck Neubauer; Tom Hamburger (10 September 2007).
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John Coté; Matt Bigelow; Daniel B. Honigman (8 September 2007).
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Prisoners and detainees of the United States federal government
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Robin Fields; Dan Morain; Chuck Neubauer (22 September 2007).
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laws and defrauding investors "out of at least $ 20 million."
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Tom Hamburger; Dan Morain; Robin Fields (14 September 2007).
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James Gordon Meek; Michael McAuliff (12 September 2007).
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Ianthe Jeanne Dugan; Brody Mullins (12 September 2007).
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in 1973. Hsu married in 1974 and received a California
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Upon learning about Hsu's proposed investment scheme,
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The general pattern of reaction has been typified by
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His scheduled date of release is 12 August 2030. 383:", and his long-time associates, the Paw family of 135: 121: 114: 109: 91: 82: 70: 56: 38: 2276:"Clinton Sees Fear Realized in Trouble With Donor" 2160:"Disgraced Democratic fundraiser turns himself in" 1959:"Democratic Fund-Raiser Is Guilty in Pozni Scheme" 1567: 1565: 1563: 1561: 2385:Matthew Mosk; John Solomon (8 September 2007). 1633:Dan Morain; Chuck Neubauer (7 September 2007). 1600:Dan Morain; Chuck Neubauer (6 September 2007). 832:"Hsu Faces Probe of Fund Raising for Democrats" 759:Chuck Neubauer; Robin Fields (29 August 2007). 1889:"Investors Fear Fund-Raiser Took $ 40 Million" 1808:"Team Clinton can't explain ignoring warnings" 1574:"Clinton Donor Fails to Appear in Court Again" 1076:Greg Miller; Chuck Neubauer (31 August 2007). 1035:"Democrats Turn From Big Donor Who's Fugitive" 1033:Mike McIntire; Leslie Wayne (31 August 2007). 972:Mike McIntire; Leslie Wayne (30 August 2007). 2302:"Clinton to Return Funds from Fundraiser Hsu" 1801: 1799: 1236:"Who Is Hsu? 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Norman Hsu) FindLaw 2387:"Hsu Steered Major Fundraiser to Obama" 2189:Lara Jakes Jordan (10 September 2007). 1438:Joseph M. Schadler (6 September 2007). 1000:"Hsu Left a Bitter Legacy in Hong Kong" 625: 534:Federal Medical Center in Lexington, KY 340:had risen to the level where he was a " 2107:"Rep. Kennedy Will Keep Hsu Donations" 79: 1602:"Democratic donor skips day in court" 1208:John Wildermuth (10 September 2007). 7: 2450:Norman Hsu News - The New York Times 1520:. Special to San Francisco Chronicle 1412:John Wildermuth (1 September 2007). 1136:"Financier Norman Hsu's Sordid Past" 1078:"Wealth, mystery surround donor Hsu" 998:Keith Bradsher (23 September 2007). 373:In August 2007, an investigation by 2274:Patrick Healy (12 September 2007). 2251:Patrick Healy (10 September 2007). 1887:Mike McIntire (13 September 2007). 1768:"Judge Sets Fund-Raiser Hsu's Bail" 1712:Nancy Lofholm (13 September 2007). 162:(born October 1951) is a convicted 2482:American people of Chinese descent 2477:American people convicted of fraud 2300:Peter Overby (11 September 2007). 1262:"Hsu thrived in 'bundling' system" 1180:Mike McIntire (9 September 2007). 244:Ponzi scheme conviction and flight 228:in 1976. In 1981, he completed an 222:University of California, Berkeley 14: 2354:Glenn Thrush (2 September 2007). 2255:. 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Index

Chinese name
family name
Hong Kong
Traditional Chinese
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin
Wade–Giles
pyramid investment
apparel industry
fundraiser
Democratic Party
bundled
U.S. Justice Department
campaign finance
Hong Kong
Shanghai
computer science
University of California, Berkeley
real estate license
M.B.A.
Wharton School
naturalized American citizen
trade magazines
latex glove
Foster City, California
SUV
Triad society
Raymond Kwok Chow
Ponzi scheme
no contest

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