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Ex-Newsom aide pleads guilty in federal campaign-finance scheme

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Source: Politico
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Gavin Newsom’s longtime chief of staff Dana Williamson pleaded guilty to three counts in a federal public-corruption case—campaign-finance fraud, lying to the FBI, and filing a false tax return—over an alleged scheme to siphon campaign funds from Xavier Becerra to his aide and conceal the payments from Becerra; the plea adds political baggage for Becerra in the California governor race, with co-conspirators having also taken plea deals and the case previously facing delays due to Williamson’s health issues.

Topics:nationcalifornia-politics#california#california-politics#campaign-finance#dana-williamson#gavin-newsom#xavier-becerra
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  2. Strategist Tied to Becerra and Newsom Is Expected to Plead Guilty to 3 Felonies  The New York Times
  3. Becerra’s consultant to plead guilty to skimming campaign funds  Los Angeles Times
  4. Former top aide to Gov. Newsom accepts plea deal over fraud, false statements  KCRA
  5. The corruption scandal that could sink Xavier Becerra, explained  The San Francisco Standard

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