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Orange County Supervisor Pleads Guilty to COVID Fund Misuse

Andrew Do to resign after admitting to bribery conspiracy involving pandemic relief funds intended for the needy.

  • Andrew Do, a prominent Orange County official, will plead guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery, marking the first such conviction of a county supervisor in 50 years.
  • Do directed over $10 million in COVID-19 relief funds to Viet America Society, a charity linked to his daughter, with only 15% of the funds used for their intended purpose.
  • Federal authorities seized $2.4 million and Do agreed to forfeit interest in this amount and two properties as part of his plea deal.
  • Do accepted over $550,000 in bribes and funneled funds for personal use, including purchasing a home and paying personal expenses.
  • The investigation continues, with other potential connections under scrutiny, while Do's daughter cooperates and faces no charges.
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