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Reform bills inspired by LAist investigation are before Newsom for final approval
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Earlier this year, as part of a months-long investigation, LAist uncovered over $13 million in public money that Do directed to a little-known nonprofit, Viet America Society, led on and off by his now 23-year-old daughter, Rhiannon Do. Most of that money was directed to the group by Supervisor Do outside of the public’s view and never appeared on public meeting agendas. He did not publicly disclose his family ties, which is not illegal.

The deadline for Newsom to sign or veto the three bills is Sept. 30. A spokesperson for his office told LAist the “measures will be evaluated on their merits.” . The lawsuit alleges that county money was illegally used to purchase five homes and was converted into cash through ATM transactions. that federal agents were searching Rhiannon Do's home in Tustin. Later that day, Supervisor Do's home, and other properties, were also raided.to remove Supervisor Do from his committee assignments, including his role as a board member for the Orange County Transportation Authority.

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