Former Newsom Adviser Indicted by Feds
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff Dana Williamson has been indicted in a corruption case by federal prosecutors, Andrew Oxford and Eliyahu Kamisher report.
Prosecutors allege that Williamson, who served as Newsom’s top aide for about two years, conspired to divert $225,000 in political campaign funds for an associate’s use and to inappropriately claim $1 million in business deductions for personal items. She allegedly falsified documents and made false statements to federal agents, according to the indictment unsealed Wednesday.
Williamson pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday. The indictment also names two top ...
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