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Ex–Newsom Aide Dana Williamson Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Divert Becerra Campaign Funds

Prosecutors label Becerra a victim to clarify his status during an active governor’s primary.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Indicted in Alleged $5 Million FEMA Fund Diversion

Ex-Newsom Chief of Staff Indicted on 23 Counts in Alleged $225,000 Campaign-Funds Scheme

Trump Pardons Ex-Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and Aide Cade Cothren

Prosecutors Seek Nearly Six-Year Prison Term for Madigan Ally Michael McClain

Sarkozy Stripped of Legion of Honor Following Graft Conviction

Michael Madigan Sentenced to 7½ Years in Prison and $2.5 Million Fine for Corruption

Prosecutors Urge 12.5-Year Term and $1.5 Million Fine for Michael Madigan