Newsom Hires Top Lawyer Amid DOJ Probe | Sacramento News

Governor Gavin Newsom has hired high-profile D.C. attorney Abbe Lowell to defend against a looming DOJ investigation tied to him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom — a probe they claim is politically motivated, especially by the Trump administration. Though neither has been subpoenaed, Siebel Newsom calls it a “fishing expedition,” hinting the focus may be on nonprofits linked to her documentaries. The probe reportedly began after tips to Sacramento’s U.S. Attorney’s Office, including one about staff in the governor’s office and another about Siebel Newsom’s nonprofit tax filings — all unfolding just months after Newsom’s former chief of staff took a plea deal in a separate case. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cda36334cb1dfbc0