FBI Arrests Gavin Newsom’s Former Chief of Staff as Federal Indictment Reveals Extensive Financial Scheme
Dana Williamson, once one of California’s most influential and respected political strategists, now faces the full weight of a federal indictment. Her arrest on Wednesday marks a dramatic turn in a career that spanned decades at the highest levels of state government. According to federal prosecutors, Williamson is accused of orchestrating a complex, multi-year financial scheme involving political funds, falsified business records, fraudulent tax filings, and efforts to conceal her actions from investigators.
Her indictment, which includes 23 federal charges, has drawn national attention—not only because of the scale of the allegations but also because Williamson served as the chief of staff to Governor Gavin Newsom during nearly the entire period in which the alleged misconduct occurred. For many, the case raises larger questions about…