Newsom Hires Top Lawyer Amid Federal Probe | Oakland News

Governor Gavin Newsom’s legal team just got a major upgrade — he’s brought in D.C. powerhouse Abbe Lowell to defend against a looming federal corruption probe tied to his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and allies. While no charges have been filed against the Governor or his wife, and neither has been contacted by prosecutors, Newsom’s already calling the investigation a politically motivated “fishing expedition” aimed at undermining his 2028 presidential ambitions. With former chief of staff Dan Williamson already guilty, the stakes are high — and Lowell’s track record defending figures like Hunter Biden and government insiders suggests this is no ordinary case. The political firestorm is heating up, and Newsom’s not backing down. 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/2a8050e034db0f53