Coverage dated May 13, 2026 to May 14, 2026

California Democrat linked to Newsom and Becerra pleads guilty to fraud

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Dana Williamson, who has ties to Gavin Newsom, conspired to steal gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra’s campaign funds

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The Guardian
California Democrat linked to Newsom and Becerra pleads guilty to fraud (opens The Guardian)
Published May 13, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Dana Williamson, who has ties to Gavin Newsom, conspired to steal gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra’s campaign funds
New York Post
Gavin Newsom speaks out on ex-aide’s guilty plea in fraud case: ‘Just wrong’ (opens New York Post)
Published May 13, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Gavin Newsom called his aide Dana Williamson's actions "just wrong."
Washington Examiner
Former Newsom chief of staff pleads guilty on corruption charges (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 13, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
Dana Williamson, who was Newsom’s chief of staff from 2022 to 2024, entered a plea agreement after months of negotiations with prosecutors.
ABC 7 San Francisco
Dana Williamson, Gov. Newsom's former chief of staff, pleads guilty in fraud scheme (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published May 13, 2026
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Gov. Gavin Newsom's former Chief of Staff, Dana Williamson, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud.
New York Post
Disgraced ex-Newsom aide Dana Williamson to cop guilty plea in corruption case (opens New York Post)
Published May 13, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Dana Williamson — who served as Newsom's chief of staff and also ran Xavier Becerra's state attorney general campaign — is expected to enter the plea Thursday
Lamag
Newsom Ex-Chief of Staff to Plead Guilty in Corruption Case (opens Lamag)
Published May 13, 2026
Lamag's feed description
Dana Williamson, a former top Newsom aide, will plead guilty to federal corruption, tax and fraud charges.
New York Post
Gavin Newsom’s ex-aide Dana Williamson pleads guilty to fraud, tax charges (opens New York Post)
Published May 13, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Dana WIlliamson, Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff, pled guilty to federal crimes.
RedState
Gavin Newsom's Former Chief of Staff Pleads Guilty in Federal Corruption Case Linked to Xavier Becerra (opens RedState)
Published May 13, 2026
RedState's feed description
Dana Williamson, former chief of staff to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, pleaded guilty Thursday morn
The Federalist
Gavin Newsom's Former Chief of Staff Pleads Guilty To Fraud (opens The Federalist)
Published May 14, 2026
The Federalist's feed description
Dana Williamson, the former chief of staff to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, pleads guilty to fraud that financed her lavish lifestyle.
Townhall
Gavin Newsom’s Former Chief of Staff Cops to Massive Fraud, Tax Scam, and Lies to the Feds (opens Townhall)
Published May 14, 2026
Townhall's feed description
Dana Williamson, ex-Newsom chief of staff, pleads guilty to fraud, tax scam, and lying to federal agents.
Blaze Media
Newsom's ex-chief of staff pleads guilty in corruption scandal involving yet another Democrat — who's after Newsom's job (opens Blaze Media)
Published May 14, 2026
Blaze Media's feed description
Dana Williamson pleads guilty to stealing $225,000 from Xavier Becerra's campaign account.
Hot Air
Newsom's Former Chief of Staff Pleads Guilty to Fraud (opens Hot Air)
Published May 14, 2026
Hot Air's feed description
Dana Williamson, Newsom's ex-chief of staff, pleads guilty to fraud in a high-profile California corruption case.

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