Federal Investigators Push Campaign Finance Case Against Clintons
Peter Paul to Return to United States


Many Americans may not know the name Aaron Tonken, but if recent media accounts are correct, he is a key witness in Peter Paul¹s campaign fundraising case against Bill and Hillary Clinton. According to the August issue of Vanity Fair and the July 20 edition of the Los Angeles Times, federal investigators have focused on Tonken's connection to an August 2000 Hollywood fundraiser financed by Stan Lee Media co-founder Peter Paul on behalf of Hillary Clinton's Senate campaign. Tonken claims to have been the man responsible for connecting the Clintons with Mr. Paul.

"I'm a star witness against the President," the Hollywood fundraiser was recently quoted as saying in Vanity Fair.

Tonken claims to have given crucial testimony to federal investigators probing possible criminal activity on the part of the Clintons. The fundraising event, attended by Hollywood stars such as Brad Pitt, Cher and John Travolta, cost Mr. Paul $2 million and brought in an additional $1 million in contributions. The Clintons failed to report these contributions to the Federal Election Commission, a serious violation of the law. Key elements of Peter Paul's case were confirmed by both Vanity Fair and the Los Angeles Times. For example, the LA Times notes a blatant attempt by Hillary Clinton's national finance director, David Rosen, to bully Peter Paul into writing additional checks as costs associated with the gala skyrocketed. "Guess what Peter. If you don't come up with the money, we'll just call it off," Rosen told Mr. Paul according to Stephen M. Gordon, former Vice President of Stan Lee Media. Hillary Clinton has publicly denied even knowing that Mr. Paul was involved with the event.

Both Paul and Tonken continue to cooperate with authorities. Mr. Paul is awaiting extradition from Brazil so he may continue his case against the Clintons.

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