"The federal indictment lists four other co-conspirators. It alleges that Williamson was part of a scheme involving Sean McCluskie, who was Becerra's chief of staff at the time of the alleged conduct. Becerra is a former California attorney general who was appointed health secretary by former President Joe Biden. He is not implicated in the indictment. The indictment alleges that Williamson and McCluskie took money from Becerra's dormant campaign account and funneled it to McCluskie, about $225,000 over a period of more than two years."
"The investigation began more than three years ago, FBI Sacramento Special Agent in Charge Sid Patel said in a statement. That means it started under the Biden administration. Williamson faces 23 charges including conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, bank fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruct justice, subscribing to false tax returns and making false statements, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. If convicted she could face up to 20 years in prison."
Former top aide Dana Williamson was arrested and federally indicted on charges alleging involvement in a scheme to divert funds from Xavier Becerra's dormant campaign account. Prosecutors allege Williamson and Sean McCluskie funneled about $225,000 to McCluskie over more than two years. The indictment lists four other co-conspirators and charges Williamson with 23 counts, including bank and wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstructing justice, false tax return filings, and making false statements. The FBI investigation began over three years ago. Williamson could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Newsom’s office said she no longer serves in the administration and emphasized integrity expectations for public servants.
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