"Sacramento lobbyist Greg Campbell pleaded guilty Thursday to a conspiracy charge tied to a federal investigation of Democratic political operatives. The case involves Gov. Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, and a former advisor to gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra. The three allegedly conspired to siphon funds from Becerra's dormant state campaign account between February 2022 and September 2024."
"Lobbyist Greg Campbell stood emotionless beside his attorney, Todd Pickles, inside a Sacramento federal courtroom and pleaded guilty to one charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one charge of conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud. U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley told the defendant that each charge carried a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and a supervised release period of up to three years."
Greg Campbell pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud in connection with a federal probe. The case involves Dana Williamson, a former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom, and a former advisor to Xavier Becerra. Prosecutors allege the three conspired to siphon funds from Becerra's dormant state campaign account between February 2022 and September 2024. Campbell appeared in federal court, stood with his attorney, and accepted a plea agreement. Each charge carries up to five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and up to three years supervised release; prosecutors said they would seek lighter sentencing.
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