US·United States·Democratic
Xavier Becerra
challenger
active
Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services.
LINKED SCANDALS
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LEGAL EVENTS
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RESEARCH
about 16 hours ago
SANCTIONS
CLEAR
Deep research · Exaupdated about 16 hours ago
Xavier Becerra has not been charged with, indicted for, or convicted of any crime. He has not resigned from office due to misconduct nor been found liable for financial fraud.
A federal corruption investigation into his dormant campaign account, which concluded in 2026, resulted in guilty pleas from three associates—Dana Williamson, Sean McCluskie, and Greg Campbell—for siphoning approximately $225,000 from the account. Federal prosecutors and indictments identified Becerra only as a victim, stating he was misled by his aides regarding the nature of the payments.
Separately, during his 2001 Los Angeles mayoral campaign, an investigation by the district attorney’s office found that a firm used by his campaign sent unauthorized, incendiary robocalls. Prosecutors concluded that no crime was committed, and Becerra denied authorizing or having knowledge of the calls.
Citations
Ex-aide to California Democrats admits guilt in scheme to steal campaign funds | AP News
apnews.com · 2026-05-14
Newsom aide pleads guilty in Becerra fraud case
calmatters.org · 2026-05-14
Ex-Becerra aide pleads guilty in Sacramento corruption case | Sacramento Bee
www.sacbee.com · 2025-11-20
The corruption scandal that could sink Xavier Becerra, explained
sfstandard.com · 2026-05-14
D.A. Traces Bogus Calls to Firm Tied to Becerra - Los Angeles Times
www.latimes.com · 2001-05-23
Becerra says fraud scheme is ‘case closed.’ His opponents disagree
www.sfchronicle.com · 2026-05-15
Becerra faces FPPC complaint over campaign payments | Sacramento Bee
www.sacbee.com · 2026-05-11
‘It raises all sorts of questions’: Becerra scorched by scandal in California governor’s race - POLITICO
www.politico.com · 2025-11-18
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no scandals on record.