Ex-Newsom Aide Indicted in Corruption Scheme Involving Campaign Funds

A former aide to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Dana Williamson, was indicted on 23 federal charges including fraud and conspiracy related to diverting campaign funds from Xavier Becerra's campaign, with allegations involving money laundering, false contracts, and inflated tax deductions. The investigation, ongoing for three years, also implicates other co-conspirators, but Becerra and Newsom are not directly involved. Williamson faces potential prison time, and the case highlights ongoing concerns about political corruption.