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Ex-Newsom Aide Indicted in Corruption Scheme Involving Campaign Funds
politics3 months ago

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.

via The Guardian|
#campaign-fraud#corruption#federal-indictment
Rep. George Santos hit with 23-count indictment, including identity theft and credit card fraud
politics2 years ago

Rep. George Santos hit with 23-count indictment, including identity theft and credit card fraud

Federal prosecutors on Long Island have filed new criminal charges against Rep. George Santos, accusing him of stealing people's identities, making unauthorized charges on his donors' credit cards, and lying to federal election officials. The charges include wire fraud, making false statements to the Federal Election Commission, falsifying records, aggravated identity theft, and access device fraud. Santos is also accused of fabricating or stealing campaign loans and contributions to inflate reported receipts. Last week, his former campaign finance chief was indicted for allegedly enlisting family members to donate without their knowledge. Santos has pleaded not guilty to previous charges and has stated that he will not step down.

via ABC News|
#campaign-fraud#criminal-charges#federal-prosecutors