Former Newsom Aide Charged with $225,000 Fraud

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff, Dana Williamson, was arrested and charged with multiple fraud offenses, including conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud. She allegedly plotted to steal $225,000 from a dormant political campaign, funneling the money to a co-conspirator, Sean McCluskie, for personal use. The indictment details a scheme involving false contracts and tax fraud linked to Williamson’s consulting business. Newsom’s office stated that Williamson no longer serves in the administration and emphasized the principle of innocence until proven guilty.

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