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The opening as it read in 2005
Charles Kushner is a New Jersey real estate magnate and a major donor to Democratic politicians, most notably to New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey .1On August 19 , 2004 he pleaded guilty to tax violations and charges related to witness tampering. The witness tampering charges dealt with an incident in which Kushner tried to use a prostitute to blackmail his brother-in-law. The plea deal does not require Kushner to cooperate with investigators, however. Kushner made his fortune in real estate . He is also well known for his charitable donations to Jewish organizations. Kushner sponsored the work visa for Golan Cipel , Governor McGreevey's alleged lover.2
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Charles Kushner (born May 16, 1954) is a New Jersey real estate magnate and a major donor to Democratic politicians, most notably to former Governor of New Jersey Jim McGreevey .In 2005, following an investigation by the U.S.Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey , Kushner was convicted of witness tampering , tax evasion and making illegal campaign contributions and was sentenced to two years in prison; he has since been released.His son Jared Kushner is the owner of the New York Observer , and is married to Ivanka Trump ."There was the murmur of reporters and photographers trading the rumor of the moment, punctuated and fanned by cellphones ringing with tips -- like the one on Tuesday that the United States attorney, up the Turnpike in Newark, was planning to announce a plea agreement involving Charles Kushner, a developer from Livingston who is one of the top Democratic contributors in the country." Smothers, Ronald."Charles Kushner, a multimillionaire real estate executive, philanthropist and one of the top Democratic donors in the country, was sentenced on Friday to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to 18 counts of tax evasion, witness tampering and making illegal campaign donations." Sherman, Gabriel.[2] , New York Magazine ', July 12, 2009.
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Charles Kushner (born May 16, 1954) is an American real estate developer , political fundraiser and philanthropist.In 2005, he was convicted in federal court for making illegal campaign contributions , tax evasion and witness tampering .
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Charles Kushner (born May 16, 1954) is an American real estate developer . He founded Kushner Companies in 1985.In 2005, he was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion , and witness tampering .He served 14 months in federal prison and an additional ten months in a halfway house, and resumed his career in real estate after his release.His son, Jared Kushner , is the husband of Ivanka Trump and son-in-law and senior advisor to President Donald Trump .
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American attorney and real estate developer Charles Kushner (born May 16, 1954) is an American real estate developer and disbarred former attorney. He founded Kushner Companies in 1985. In 2005, he was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion , and witness tampering , and was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, which he served in the Federal Prison Camp, Montgomery .As a convicted felon , he was also disbarred in three states.He later received a federal pardon issued by his son's father-in-law Donald Trump on December 23, 2020.Kushner has donated significant amounts to Trump's campaigns.His son Jared Kushner is the husband of Ivanka Trump and son-in-law of former President Donald Trump , during whose presidential administration he served as senior advisor from 2017 to 2021.He has three other children, including Joshua Kushner , and is the father-in-law of Karlie Kloss .The Real Deal New York ."New York City councilman accuses Kushner family real estate company of putting tenants in danger" .
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American real estate developer (born 1954) Charles Kushner (born May 16, 1954) is an American real estate developer and disbarred attorney who founded Kushner Companies in 1985. In 2005, Kushner was convicted of illegal campaign contributions, tax evasion , and witness tampering , and was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, which he served in the Federal Prison Camp, Montgomery . As a convicted felon, he was also disbarred in three states. He later received a pardon issued by his son's father-in-law, President Donald Trump , on December 23, 2020. Kushner has donated significant amounts to Trump's campaigns. Previously, he was a major Democratic party donor.In 2025, he was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as United States ambassador to France during his second administration.He was confirmed by the United States Senate on May 19, 2025, by a vote of 51–45.His elder son Jared is the husband of Ivanka Trump , the daughter of the president of the United States Donald Trump , during whose first presidential administration he served as senior advisor from 2017 to 2021.He has three other children, including his younger son Joshua , a venture capitalist who is married to the supermodel Karlie Kloss . The Real Deal New York . "New York City councilman accuses Kushner family real estate company of putting tenants in danger" .
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new jersey real estate magnate and a major donor to democratic politicians
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american real estate developer
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