19. Tonken convinced Plaintiff to contribute $30,000 to the DNC to co-host a fundraiser keynoted by President Clinton at Café Des Artistes in Hollywood, California. The dinner, held on February 17, 2000, was chaired by California Governor Gray Davis. In addition to Plaintiff, other co-hosts included entertainer “Babyface” Edwards, actress Calista Flockhart, Gregory Peck and two real estate developers.
20. Plaintiff was seated with President Clinton at the Café Des Artistes event. Plaintiff also was introduced to Governor Davis, DNC Chairman Edward G. Rendell and California DNC Finance Chairwoman Stephanie Berger at the event.