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Show The Salt Lake Tribune NATION/WORLD Al-Fayed Wins U.K. Case Over Cash Payments Contributor to N.Y. Political Cam paigns Accusedof Ties to Russian Mob ‘THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — A wealthy contributorto the political campaigns THE ASSOCIATED PRESS of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Sen, Charles Schumer is a sus- LONDON — Mohamed Al Fayed, the flamboyant merchant whose son died with Princess Di- millions of dollars, internal FBI ana, exulted Tuesday in a legal victory over a legislator he accused of accepting wadsof cash for parliamentary favors. “Christmas has comeearly. This is total vindication,” Al Fayed said after the jury rejected the libel suit by former Conserva- Al3 Wednesday, December22, 1999 pected member of a Brooklynbased Russian crime syndicate whose company has laundered documents say. Semyon “Sam” Kislin, 64, with family members and businesses, gave $46,250 to the mayoral campaignsof Giuliani, a Republican, in 1993 and 1997, and $8,000 to the Senate campaign of Schumer, a New York Democrat,in 1998. Kislin andhis family also have donated to the re-election campaigns of President Clinton and former Sen. Alfonse D'Amato, Kislin, a commodities trader prominent in the Russian Jewish emigre community in Brooklyn, has denied any moneylaundering or other wrongdoing. He was va- cationing in the Bahamas and could not be reached for comment. His suspected with such groups ported Tuesday by Public Integrity, involvement was first rethe Centerfor a nonprofit, nonpartisan group based in Washington. In aninterview with the center, hesaid,“I did a lot of fund raising for Giuliani... . He’s a good man, doing a good jobfor the city of New York.” Kislin is also a board member contributedto the federal [Senate] obtained by The Associated Press claims Kislin is a “memberoras: sociate” of a Brighton Beach raised any money[for me]since, I think, September 1997.” crime operation headed by Vy acheslav “Little Japanese” Ivank ov, who got 10 yearsin prison in allegations,” Giuliani said at a newsconference. “They have not campaign. ... They have not of the city’s Economic Develop- A spokeswoman for Schumer said the senator hadalso been unaware ofKislin’s ties. charged with protectingthe city’s Kislin has beeninvestigated by the FBI. Despite internal FBI re- ment Corporation, which is Giuliani, a likely candidate for ports alleging money laundering and mobties, the bureauhas not Kislin’s reputed mobties. “T'm not aware of any of the pursued charges. FBI spokesman Joe Valiquette refused to com: ment Tuesday. A 1994 FBIintelligence report job and economic base. a New York Senate seat, said he knew Kislin but was not aware of 1997 for extortion andfora fraud ulent marriage aimed at prevent ing his deportation. In his interview with the Cen ter for Public Integrity, Kislin nied that his company had laun dered money for Russian organized-crimefigures. tive Party lawmaker Neil Hamilton. The Egyptian-born owner of Harrods departmentstore said he would now renew his pursuit of a British passport, which has been denied because of questions about his honestyand his admission that he putlegislatorson his payroll. Al Fayed had been sued by Neil Hamilton, a former member of Parliament whose career was ruined by the allegations that he ac- cepted envelopes of cash and a lavish stayat Al Fayed’s Ritz Hotel in Parisin return for favors. Beee for women Dresses & Suits Winter-weight Outerwear Fall & Holiday Separates from Worthington® Fall & Holiday Separates from Mixit® & Jacqueline Ferrar® “At the moment, I just feel cold inside,” said Hamilton, who told reporters he was broke after los- ing the case. Misses’ Sweaters & Blouses EREE Windshield!’ Misses’ National Brand Casual & Career Separates *Glass Act will waive up to $125.00 of your Insurance Deductible. Juniors’ Tops & Bottoms aur Glass Act sti. Sait Lake Sleepwear Provo/Orem oo Area 533-8844 373-8726 392-1072 Bras & Panties Hosiery Handbags & Totes Slippers Coid-Weather Accessories ae)Ey-Ay ar: Fine & Fashion Jewelry Watches | for men Outerwear Sweaters Dress Shirts & Ties Heavyweight & Flannel Shirts Sleepwear & Robes Woven & Knit Sportshirts Athletic Apparel & | for children Rudolph Apparel, Plush Toys & Accessories Giris’ Tops & Bottoms Boys’ Tops & Bottoms Outerwear Athietic & Team Apparel Satie} ie en aeks Financing Available CPenney’ aggre sagen ET Orem 300 224-131 said he does not know Ivankov and noted that he has never been charged with a crime. Healsode- |