The Scandal That's Haunting California's Democrats A plea deal by Dana Williamson, a former top aide to Governor Gavin Newsom and Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, has brought attention to a scheme that involved allegations of campaign fund theft, bank fraud, and tax evasion.
This case raises questions about the culture of accountability within the Democratic Party in California.
The indictment against Williamson and her co conspirators paints a picture of a well orchestrated plan to siphon money from one of Becerra's dormant state campaign accounts to pad McCluskie's salary.