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Claim Text: The former aide, Dana Williamson, 53, was charged by a federal grand jury with 23 counts, including conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruct justice, according to an indictment that was unsealed on Wednesday.
Simplified Text: Dana Williamson was charged with 23 counts including bank fraud.
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM (8 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2025/11/12/us/newsom-aide-corruption-charges.html

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