Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) former chief of staff was charged on Wednesday with allegedly plotting to steal $225,000 and give the money to a friend, according to the Justice Department.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Dana Williamson in a 23-count federal indictment with conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, defrauding the United States, obstructing justice, filing false tax returns, and lying to authorities.

She allegedly took part in a scheme to launder money from a political campaign to another person’s account for personal use.

U.S. Attorney Eric Grant said in a statement, “This is a crucial step in an ongoing political…

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