A woman who served as California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s chief of staff and as a campaign consultant for gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra pleaded guilty on Thursday to multiple federal crimes.
The Department of Justice announced in a news release that Dana Williamson, 53, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud, subscribing to a false tax return, and making false statements to a federal agent.
“As part of an investigation that began in 2022, Williamson joins the two others who were charged in the ‘Conduit Scheme’ conspiracy in pleading guilty,” U.S. Attorney Eric Grant said in the release.
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“These conspirators, three of whom are former public officials, shockingly looted campaign funds for personal benefit. Our office and our law enforcement partners will continue working to protect the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that those who scorn the law are held accountable,” he added.
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