Former Chief of Staff to Governor Newsom Arrested on Federal Corruption Charges
Dana Williamson, the former chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom, has been arrested and indicted on multiple charges, including fraud and public corruption. The U.S. Justice Department has accused Williamson of stealing $225,000 from dormant political campaign funds associated with former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra. The allegations include bank fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the United States. Newsom had placed Williamson on leave last year while an investigation was ongoing. This arrest is part of a broader federal probe into public corruption, and various charges have been filed against her for the alleged theft and misappropriation of campaign resources.
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