California Democratic Strategist Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
A top California Democratic strategist has pleaded guilty to $225,000 in fraud charges as part of a corruption case. The strategist, who had ties to Xavier Becerra, admitted to the charges.
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Strategist Tied to Becerra Is Expected to Plead Guilty in Corruption Case
Dana Williamson, a former political strategist for Xavier Becerra and a former aide to Gov. Gavin Newsom, is scheduled to appear in federal court on Thursday.
By Laurel Rosenhall
Read full article →Top California Democratic strategist pleads guilty to $225,000 fraud charges
Dana Williamson, who has ties to Gavin Newsom, conspired to steal gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra’s campaign funds Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Dana Williamson, a top California political strategist with ties to the state’s governor, Gavin Newsom, and gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra, pleaded guilty on Thursday to fraud charges, an admission that is poised to fuel other candidates’ attacks in the race. Federal authorities say Williamson conspired to steal $225...
By Uwa Ede-Osifo in Los Angeles
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