前Newsom助理Dana Williamson因23项从Becerra竞选基金中盗取225K美元供个人使用的指控被起诉。
Dana Williamson, ex-Newsom aide, indicted on 23 charges for stealing $225K from Becerra’s campaign fund for personal use.
加利福尼亚州州长Gavin Newsom的前参谋长Dana Williamson被控23项联邦指控,指控他从Xavier Becerra休眠运动账户中盗窃225 000美元,并动用资金支付个人开支,包括奢侈品和旅行。
Dana Williamson, former chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom, has been indicted on 23 federal charges for allegedly stealing $225,000 from Xavier Becerra’s dormant campaign account and using funds for personal expenses, including luxury goods and travel.
起诉书指控Williamson和其他四人,包括Becerra的前助手Sean McCluskie, 制造假合同,
The indictment accuses Williamson and four others, including Becerra’s former aide Sean McCluskie, of creating fake contracts and funneling money through shell companies.
McCluskie已认罪并同意偿还225 000美元。
McCluskie has pleaded guilty and agreed to repay $225,000.
在Newsom政府任职至2024年底的Williamson表示不服罪并获释。
Williamson, who served in Newsom’s administration until late 2024, pleaded not guilty and was released.
贝塞拉没有受到指控,他称这些指控是“一记重拳”。此案源于为期三年的联邦调查。
Becerra, not accused, called the allegations a “gut punch.” The case stems from a three-year federal investigation.