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Clooneys Open Lake Como Villa to 16 Donors for $170,000-Per-Seat Fundraiser

Proceeds from the weekend event benefit the Clooney Foundation for Justice under stringent perimeter security on land or water.

Overview

  • Sixteen major donors are each paying $170,000 for a weekend of exclusive events at Villa Oleandra, featuring a dinner on the lakefront terrace plus guided excursions in the surrounding area.
  • Proceeds from the fundraiser will be directed to the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which campaigns for human rights as well as legal reforms.
  • The identities of the contributors remain undisclosed with reports suggesting they hail from the United States, the Middle East or Asia.
  • Local police have implemented a security perimeter on land or water to shield the estate from tour boats or intrusive photography.
  • Media reports have speculated that actor Robert De Niro could be among the guests without confirmation of his attendance.