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Steve Hilton Requests FBI to Re-Interview Xavier Becerra Over Campaign Fund Allegations

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has requested the FBI to re-interview rival Xavier Becerra regarding a federal corruption case involving the alleged misappropriation of $225,000 from Becerra's campaign account. Hilton's request follows the guilty pleas of three individuals associated with Becerra, and he argues that new evidence raises questions about Becerra's knowledge of the payments. Becerra has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime.

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California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has requested the FBI to re-interview rival Xavier Becerra regarding a federal corruption case involving the alleged misappropriation of $225,000 from Becerra's campaign account. Hilton's request follows the guilty pleas of three individuals associated with Becerra, and he argues that new evidence raises questions about Becerra's knowledge of the payments. Becerra has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime.

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Becerra rival demands FBI grill him again over $225K campaign cash scandal

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Steve Hilton Requests FBI to Re-Interview Xavier Becerra Over Campaign Fund Allegations