Gavin Newsom Staffer Received $50K Payout — Despite Leaving in Disgrace Amid Corruption Probe

Ex-Newsom Aide Facing FBI Probe Netted $62,000 In Taxpayer Cash — After Leaving Office

A former Chief of Staff to Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom received taxpayer-funded payouts despite being on leave for an investigation into alleged corruption.

Newsom’s Former Chief of Staff Collected $62,000 in Taxpayer Dollars While Under FBI Investigation.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Former Chief of Staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), Dana Williamson, continued receiving taxpayer-funded payouts while on leave during an investigation into alleged corruption.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Dana Williamson, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic lobbyist Greg Campbell, and Deputy Attorney General Sean McCluskie.WHEN & WHERE: The taxpayer-funded payments occurred in 2025; Williamson was placed on leave in December…

Gavin Newsom’s Former Chief of Staff Received Thousands in Taxpayer Cash While Under Fraud Investigation

A former top aide to Calfironia's Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom continued receiving thousands of dollars in taxpayer-funded payments while on leave amid a federal corruption investigation, according to reports. The post Gavin Newsom’s Former Chief of Staff Received Thousands in Taxpayer Cash While Under Fraud Investigation appeared first on Slay News.

Former adviser to California Gov. Gavin Newsom received $50,000 payout after leaving state job amid federal probe

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Gavin Newsom staffer received $50K payout — despite leaving in disgrace amid corruption probe

Dana Williamson was arrested in November and faces a sweeping 23-count indictment that accuses her of plotting with accomplices to swipe $225,000.

Former Newsom advisor received $50,000 payout after leaving state job amid federal probe

State payroll records show Dana Williamson used about $30,000 in unused vacation time to remain on California's payroll through Jan. 31 — seven weeks after Newsom's office indicated she had departed — before collecting an additional $22,000 lump-sum payout for the hours she had left.