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Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Ex-Newsom Chief of Staff

11/26/2025

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Federal prosecutors dropped a 23-count indictment against Dana Williamson, the former chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
A SpotFund campaign was launched to raise $100,000 for her legal defense.
Williamson faces allegations of diverting $225,000 from a dormant political campaign and misrepresenting personal expenses as business deductions amid an FBI and IRS investigation.
She has pleaded not guilty and could face up to 20 years in prison.

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Federal prosecutors dropped a 23-count indictment against Dana Williamson, the former chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom.
A SpotFund campaign was launched to raise $100,000 for her legal defense.
Williamson faces allegations of diverting $225,000 from a dormant political campaign and misrepresenting personal expenses as business deductions amid an FBI and IRS investigation.
She has pleaded not guilty and could face up to 20 years in prison.