Presidential candidate, Democrat Barack Obama is donating away more than $40,000 in charity. The sum comprises contributions made to Obama's party by Antoin "Tony" Rezko, who is involved in charges of corruption. Rezko is an estate developer and fast food mogul from Chicago. The donations were made by seven individuals to Obama's House and Senate campaigns. None of the money was intended for Obama' current presidential campaigns. Bill Burton, Obama's spokesman, confirmed this in a statement to the press. "Recent public information has called into question contributions to the Obama campaign from a donor and fundraiser," he said. "It is the policy and practice of the campaign to review all such new information and dispose of questionable funds such as the potential illegal 'straw donations' that campaigns, like other presidential campaigns this cycle, must address as new facts emerge, " he added. Burton explained that, in keeping with practice in the circumstances, the funds were given away to charity.