Williamson, who was indicted by a federal grand jury last week on 23 charges, served as Newsom's top aide from 2022 through the end of 2024. Williamson has also worked as a political consultant.
The Justice Department is pushing back against criticism of its handling of the prosecution of James Comey as the fired FBI director seeks to convince judges to throw out the case before it can go to trial.
Two public officials, 10 individuals, and 14 companies were indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in a wire fraud and bribery conspiracy
“The Constitution forbids the government from prosecuting an individual based on his protected speech or based on a government official’s animus toward the individual,” James Comey's attorneys said
Comey was indicted on charges last month of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. NY AG Letitia James was indicted last Thursday over allegations of fraud.
His own FBI often used "process crimes" to get at Trump-allied people, but now James Comey’s lawyers say congressional testimony at the center of ex-FBI director’s indictment was muddied by “confusing” and “ambiguous” questioning.
If convicted on all counts, each faces up to 65 years in prison.
The indictment accused 33 alleged gang members of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and dozens of related offenses. The organization was known for peddling and distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine.
The Department of Justice indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday over allegations of fraud.
