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Government

Nov. 12, 2025

Former Newsom chief of staff charged with diverting campaign funds for personal use

Political consultant Dana Williamson faces 23-count federal indictment alleging fraud, obstruction, and false tax returns in ongoing political corruption probe.

The former chief of staff to Gov. Gavin Newsom was charged Friday with diverting political campaign funds for personal use while working as a political consultant.

Dana Williamson, 53, of Carmichael, was arrested on a 23-count federal indictment alleging bank and wire fraud, conspiracy, obstruction of justice, filing false tax returns, and making false statements.

Williamson served as Newsom's chief of staff for much of 2023 and 2024.

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