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Former Newsom Aide Arrested in $225K Corruption Case

11/13/2025

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Dana Williamson, former chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom, was arrested in a federal corruption probe.
She faces 23 charges, including bank and wire fraud, for diverting $225,000 from a dormant campaign account.
The indictment alleges she created fake contracts for federal COVID loans.
The indictment states she filed false tax returns.
Williamson pleaded not guilty and was released on a $500,000 bond.

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Dana Williamson, former chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom, was arrested in a federal corruption probe.
She faces 23 charges, including bank and wire fraud, for diverting $225,000 from a dormant campaign account.
The indictment alleges she created fake contracts for federal COVID loans.
The indictment states she filed false tax returns.
Williamson pleaded not guilty and was released on a $500,000 bond.