"I would not consciously subject any of the candidates and causes in which I believe to any harm through my actions," he said. "Therefore, until this matter is resolved, I intend to refrain from all fundraising activities on behalf of all candidates and causes."
Hsu has led a high-profile life in Democratic circles in recent years, regularly showing up as co-chair of fundraisers. He was, for example, at a Democratic presidential candidate debate in Iowa this month.
Hsu was to be among the hosts of a Sept. 30 fundraiser in Woodside, Calif. Other hosts for the event include venture capitalist Charles Beeler, and former high-tech company executive Don Listwin, who founded the Canary Foundation to combat cancer. Donors are expected to give $2,300 each.
The event will still go on, albeit without Hsu.
Hsu has donated to an array of Californians, including $1,000 to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, $7,000 to former Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg for his run for Los Angeles mayor, and $10,000 to a failed initiative pushed by entertainer Rob Reiner to create universal preschool.
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