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"Someone asked me, 'How does $2 million go missing?' Well, it doesn't." Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli vowed to investigate California's alleged misuse of homelessness funding on this weekend's edition of Inside California Politics.

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.Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli: "Some people in the state of California have been conditioned to think there is no consequences for criminal activity. That might be true for the state of California. But it's not true with the federal government. We will bring charges, and you will go to federal prison."

.Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli: "Some people in the state of California have been conditioned to think there is no consequences for criminal activity. That might be true for the state of California. But it's not true with the federal government. We will bring charges, and you will go to federal prison."

Rapid Response 47

163,489 views • 1 year ago

🇺🇸 CALIFORNIA SPENT $24 BILLION ON HOMELESSNESS - “NO ONE CAN ACCOUNT FOR IT” U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says California spent $24 billion on homelessness in just five years, with no clear record of where the money went. Essayli says his new task force is following the money, and fraud charges are already piling up. “California has spent $24 billion in the last five years on homelessness. No one can account for where that money really went. We already charged millions of dollars in fraud… more charges are coming, probably as soon as this month.” Source: ThePatriotOasis, Fox News

🇺🇸 CALIFORNIA SPENT $24 BILLION ON HOMELESSNESS - “NO ONE CAN ACCOUNT FOR IT” U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli says California spent $24 billion on homelessness in just five years, with no clear record of where the money went. Essayli says his new task force is following the money, and fraud charges are already piling up. “California has spent $24 billion in the last five years on homelessness. No one can account for where that money really went. We already charged millions of dollars in fraud… more charges are coming, probably as soon as this month.” Source: ThePatriotOasis, Fox News

Mario Nawfal

38,166 views • 6 months ago

“A federal task force has been formed to investigate possible fraud and corruption involving homelessness funds across Southern California” “Despite all the money spent and the audits conducted, there's billions of dollars unaccounted for.” “It's hidden money and its paybacks” US Attorney Bill Essayli “We're going to have the best prosecutors, the best agents on this”

“A federal task force has been formed to investigate possible fraud and corruption involving homelessness funds across Southern California” “Despite all the money spent and the audits conducted, there's billions of dollars unaccounted for.” “It's hidden money and its paybacks” US Attorney Bill Essayli “We're going to have the best prosecutors, the best agents on this”

Wall Street Apes

86,448 views • 11 months ago

🚨 BOMBSHELL: US Attorney Bill Essayli just confirmed that California Democrats TURNED OFF a fraud prevention program, allowing ONE GUY to steal $200 million (!!) as a result 10% of Gavin Newsom's California budget is reportedly FRAUD This is betrayal. This demands resignation and PROSECUTION! "He took $200 million from the state of California's Medi-Cal system in an 11-month period because they suspended their fraud prevention measures that they had on their website. So this guy took advantage of it!" "Just calculate how much fraud you think there actually is in the state of California."

🚨 BOMBSHELL: US Attorney Bill Essayli just confirmed that California Democrats TURNED OFF a fraud prevention program, allowing ONE GUY to steal $200 million (!!) as a result 10% of Gavin Newsom's California budget is reportedly FRAUD This is betrayal. This demands resignation and PROSECUTION! "He took $200 million from the state of California's Medi-Cal system in an 11-month period because they suspended their fraud prevention measures that they had on their website. So this guy took advantage of it!" "Just calculate how much fraud you think there actually is in the state of California."

Eric Daugherty

180,045 views • 3 months ago

🚨 BREAKING: In a bombshell revelation, US Attorney Bill Essayli just exposed that California Democrat officials oversaw MASSIVE homelessness fund fraud It has resulted in MILLIONS of dollars worth of fraudulent spending. "Billions of California tax dollars intended to solve homelessness...they had little to no progress. California state officials FAILED to provide meaningful oversight over the individuals who received most of these funds." The state agency paid $26 MILLION for a fraudulent project - the developer did NOT complete construction. Essayli says at least $2.2M was diverted to pay the person's American Express credit card. "He stole the money." "Accountability starts today...we're making public 2 criminal cases relating to 2 separate real estate developers involved in misappropriating MILLIONS of state funds intended to combat homelessness."

🚨 BREAKING: In a bombshell revelation, US Attorney Bill Essayli just exposed that California Democrat officials oversaw MASSIVE homelessness fund fraud It has resulted in MILLIONS of dollars worth of fraudulent spending. "Billions of California tax dollars intended to solve homelessness...they had little to no progress. California state officials FAILED to provide meaningful oversight over the individuals who received most of these funds." The state agency paid $26 MILLION for a fraudulent project - the developer did NOT complete construction. Essayli says at least $2.2M was diverted to pay the person's American Express credit card. "He stole the money." "Accountability starts today...we're making public 2 criminal cases relating to 2 separate real estate developers involved in misappropriating MILLIONS of state funds intended to combat homelessness."

Eric Daugherty

1,718,753 views • 9 months ago

.F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli recently appeared on Fox News with Laura Ingraham to discuss the latest arrest as part of the Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force: a Westwood man accused of fraudulently obtaining $23 million in taxpayer money to house the homeless but instead used it on personal luxury expenses.

.F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli recently appeared on Fox News with Laura Ingraham to discuss the latest arrest as part of the Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force: a Westwood man accused of fraudulently obtaining $23 million in taxpayer money to house the homeless but instead used it on personal luxury expenses.

US Attorney L.A.

88,318 views • 5 months ago

Trump-appointed U.S. attorney Bill Essayli tells Christopher C. Cuomo "there is evidence of voter fraud" in California and they're investigating voter rolls but did not give specifics. "If you were to say to a judge, 'We don't know that they didn't do it' ... that works in politics but not in law," Cuomo said.

Trump-appointed U.S. attorney Bill Essayli tells Christopher C. Cuomo "there is evidence of voter fraud" in California and they're investigating voter rolls but did not give specifics. "If you were to say to a judge, 'We don't know that they didn't do it' ... that works in politics but not in law," Cuomo said.

NewsNation

198,229 views • 1 month ago

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has filed dozens of charges against rioters in Los Angeles. Among the charges: assault on federal & local officers, arson, possession of explosive devices. He's also charging a man suspected of handing out face shields to protestors in Downtown L.A. Who is funding this opposition? "We'll get to the bottom of that." More:

U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has filed dozens of charges against rioters in Los Angeles. Among the charges: assault on federal & local officers, arson, possession of explosive devices. He's also charging a man suspected of handing out face shields to protestors in Downtown L.A. Who is funding this opposition? "We'll get to the bottom of that." More:

Elex Michaelson

26,922 views • 1 year ago

And here it is: Remember the $24 billion in homeless money Gavin Newscum supposedly “lost”? No, it wasn’t. It was funneled to some of the most profitable organizations on the planet: NGOs. Democrats gave an NGO $23 million. The NGO used it to buy: A mansion in Los Angeles A $125,000 Land Rover A second home in Greece How was it exposed? Bill Essayli United States Attorney for the Central District of California. He has identified 12 more NGOs across California that are under investigation for similar fraud. 📝 In other words: This is how U.S. NGOs have amassed $14.2 trillion in assets—an amount equal to roughly half of the U.S. national debt.

And here it is: Remember the $24 billion in homeless money Gavin Newscum supposedly “lost”? No, it wasn’t. It was funneled to some of the most profitable organizations on the planet: NGOs. Democrats gave an NGO $23 million. The NGO used it to buy: A mansion in Los Angeles A $125,000 Land Rover A second home in Greece How was it exposed? Bill Essayli United States Attorney for the Central District of California. He has identified 12 more NGOs across California that are under investigation for similar fraud. 📝 In other words: This is how U.S. NGOs have amassed $14.2 trillion in assets—an amount equal to roughly half of the U.S. national debt.

🇺🇸RealRobert🇺🇸

594,156 views • 9 days ago

🚨🚨 Here it is: United States Attorney for the Central District of California, Bill Essayli, just found some of the $24 billion that Governor Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom extorted and lost while fighting homelessness. F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli: “Gavin Newsom has made little progress on homelessness and provided ‘little meaningful oversight’ of those receiving public funds. We’re looking at everyone. If you steal money or allow it to be stolen, we will find you, and we will prosecute you.” U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced charges against two Los Angeles–based property developers in separate cases involving the misuse of government funds meant to address the homelessness crisis. Federal officials allege that Cody Holmes, a Beverly Hills housing developer, submitted fake financial information to secure funds for a Thousand Oaks homeless housing project. The project was never completed, and Holmes used the grant money to pay credit card bills. In a separate case, Steven Taylor, a Brentwood property flipper, is accused of defrauding a lender by claiming he would renovate a Cheviot Hills senior housing complex for himself when he had already agreed to sell it to a homeless housing developer. Taylor purchased the property for $11.2 million, while the developer bought it for $27.3 million using public funds.” In other words: Gavin Newsom extorted $24 billion from taxpayers, including myself, so that Democrats, including NYC Council member Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis, a top aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, could funnel that money into the racket empire they’ve created — all in the name of homelessness.

🚨🚨 Here it is: United States Attorney for the Central District of California, Bill Essayli, just found some of the $24 billion that Governor Gavin Newsom Gavin Newsom extorted and lost while fighting homelessness. F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli: “Gavin Newsom has made little progress on homelessness and provided ‘little meaningful oversight’ of those receiving public funds. We’re looking at everyone. If you steal money or allow it to be stolen, we will find you, and we will prosecute you.” U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced charges against two Los Angeles–based property developers in separate cases involving the misuse of government funds meant to address the homelessness crisis. Federal officials allege that Cody Holmes, a Beverly Hills housing developer, submitted fake financial information to secure funds for a Thousand Oaks homeless housing project. The project was never completed, and Holmes used the grant money to pay credit card bills. In a separate case, Steven Taylor, a Brentwood property flipper, is accused of defrauding a lender by claiming he would renovate a Cheviot Hills senior housing complex for himself when he had already agreed to sell it to a homeless housing developer. Taylor purchased the property for $11.2 million, while the developer bought it for $27.3 million using public funds.” In other words: Gavin Newsom extorted $24 billion from taxpayers, including myself, so that Democrats, including NYC Council member Farah Louis and her sister Debbie Louis, a top aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, could funnel that money into the racket empire they’ve created — all in the name of homelessness.

🇺🇸RealRobert🇺🇸

93,201 views • 3 months ago

🚨 JUST IN: US Attorney Bill Essayli EVISCERATES California Democrats after it was exposed taxpayer dollars are funding the distribution of NEEDLES and DRUG PIPES to addicts ESSAYLI: "Your California state tax dollars at work. Rather than helping drug-addicted homeless people, they enable and encourage drug use." As per Santa Monica Coalition, a UCLA medical team was spotted on the street handing these out like candy. They ask: "How can I help you?" "Checking to see where my tax dollars are going." *Door slams shut* Un-freaking-believable. California and Minnesota are both a MESS of fraud and abuse.

🚨 JUST IN: US Attorney Bill Essayli EVISCERATES California Democrats after it was exposed taxpayer dollars are funding the distribution of NEEDLES and DRUG PIPES to addicts ESSAYLI: "Your California state tax dollars at work. Rather than helping drug-addicted homeless people, they enable and encourage drug use." As per Santa Monica Coalition, a UCLA medical team was spotted on the street handing these out like candy. They ask: "How can I help you?" "Checking to see where my tax dollars are going." Door slams shut Un-freaking-believable. California and Minnesota are both a MESS of fraud and abuse.

Eric Daugherty

39,043 views • 6 months ago

Acting U.S Attorney in California Bill Essayli just went on Fox News and absolutely EMBARRASSED Gavin Newsom after he signed an executive order and had a whole press conference over the weekend "banning" ICE officers from wearing masks and demanding they ID themselves. "The state of California has no jurisdiction over the federal government. If Gavin Newsom wants to regulate federal agents, he's got to win a federal election." He adds, "I've directed our agencies to disregard this silly bill that he just signed." 😂

Acting U.S Attorney in California Bill Essayli just went on Fox News and absolutely EMBARRASSED Gavin Newsom after he signed an executive order and had a whole press conference over the weekend "banning" ICE officers from wearing masks and demanding they ID themselves. "The state of California has no jurisdiction over the federal government. If Gavin Newsom wants to regulate federal agents, he's got to win a federal election." He adds, "I've directed our agencies to disregard this silly bill that he just signed." 😂

DeVory Darkins

298,276 views • 9 months ago

US Attorney U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli tells me that despite demands from Democratic politicians, arrested SEIU leader David Huerta will go to trial: “He stood in front of the driveway to block the agents from [executing a search warrant]…it instigated a physical altercation between Mr. Huerta and the agents…I don’t think anyone there knew who he was."

US Attorney U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli tells me that despite demands from Democratic politicians, arrested SEIU leader David Huerta will go to trial: “He stood in front of the driveway to block the agents from [executing a search warrant]…it instigated a physical altercation between Mr. Huerta and the agents…I don’t think anyone there knew who he was."

Glenn Beck

27,101 views • 1 year ago

🚨🚨 Here it comes… The United States Attorney for the Central District of California, Bill Essayli, just uncovered where part of Gavin Newsom’s missing $24 billion actually went. F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli: “Gavin Newsom has made little progress on homelessness and provided little meaningful oversight of those receiving public funds. We’re looking at everyone. If you steal money or allow it to be stolen, we will find you and we will prosecute you.” And he meant it. Federal prosecutors just charged two Los Angeles developers in two separate fraud schemes tied to taxpayer money that was supposed to fix homelessness. • Cody Holmes, a Beverly Hills developer, allegedly used fake financial documents to secure funding for a Thousand Oaks homeless housing project. The project never happened. Prosecutors say he used the money to pay off credit cards. • Steven Taylor, a Brentwood real estate flipper, is accused of conning a lender by pretending he would renovate a Cheviot Hills senior housing complex. In reality, he had already arranged to flip it to a homeless housing developer. He bought it for $11.2 million. The developer bought it for $27.3 million. Taxpayer funded. So here is the truth in plain English: Gavin Newsom drained $24 billion from the taxpayers, including me, and Democrats funneled it straight into a fraud machine they built under the banner of “homelessness.” Nothing about this was an accident.

🚨🚨 Here it comes… The United States Attorney for the Central District of California, Bill Essayli, just uncovered where part of Gavin Newsom’s missing $24 billion actually went. F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli: “Gavin Newsom has made little progress on homelessness and provided little meaningful oversight of those receiving public funds. We’re looking at everyone. If you steal money or allow it to be stolen, we will find you and we will prosecute you.” And he meant it. Federal prosecutors just charged two Los Angeles developers in two separate fraud schemes tied to taxpayer money that was supposed to fix homelessness. • Cody Holmes, a Beverly Hills developer, allegedly used fake financial documents to secure funding for a Thousand Oaks homeless housing project. The project never happened. Prosecutors say he used the money to pay off credit cards. • Steven Taylor, a Brentwood real estate flipper, is accused of conning a lender by pretending he would renovate a Cheviot Hills senior housing complex. In reality, he had already arranged to flip it to a homeless housing developer. He bought it for $11.2 million. The developer bought it for $27.3 million. Taxpayer funded. So here is the truth in plain English: Gavin Newsom drained $24 billion from the taxpayers, including me, and Democrats funneled it straight into a fraud machine they built under the banner of “homelessness.” Nothing about this was an accident.

Charlie’s Voice Rising

191,754 views • 8 months ago

🚨 UPDATE: Gov. Gavin Newsom's new law shielding California ballots and election equipment from law enforcement has been CONFIRMED NULL AND VOID by the Trump administration Even MORE suspicious pro-fraud activity from Gavin! FA US Attorney Essayli: "This bill has no effect on federal criminal investigations. We have and will continue to investigate election fraud." 🔥 California is the capital of fraud, both monetary and election!

🚨 UPDATE: Gov. Gavin Newsom's new law shielding California ballots and election equipment from law enforcement has been CONFIRMED NULL AND VOID by the Trump administration Even MORE suspicious pro-fraud activity from Gavin! FA US Attorney Essayli: "This bill has no effect on federal criminal investigations. We have and will continue to investigate election fraud." 🔥 California is the capital of fraud, both monetary and election!

Eric Daugherty

380,472 views • 1 month ago

The City of Los Angeles adopted a homelessness budget of about $1.3 billion per year from 2023-2024. A separate independent audit (commissioned by a federal judge in early 2025) reviewed $2.4 billion in city funding and found it "nearly impossible" to track where much of it went. In addition to that, Santa Monica’s annual spending on homelessness programs and services has been reported at roughly $40 – $43 million per year; roughly 1/3rd of the budget for the Police Department. Someone needs to investigate this further.

The City of Los Angeles adopted a homelessness budget of about $1.3 billion per year from 2023-2024. A separate independent audit (commissioned by a federal judge in early 2025) reviewed $2.4 billion in city funding and found it "nearly impossible" to track where much of it went. In addition to that, Santa Monica’s annual spending on homelessness programs and services has been reported at roughly $40 – $43 million per year; roughly 1/3rd of the budget for the Police Department. Someone needs to investigate this further.

Graham Stephan

90,398 views • 6 months ago

The FBI now says the arrest of the man handing out “bionic shield” masks to Los Angeles rioters is just the beginning—pointing to a larger network of individuals organizing, funding, and supporting the riots. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli called the riots “highly orchestrated and coordinated,” vowing to uncover the source behind it all. He says this arrest is the first major step in unraveling the operation.

The FBI now says the arrest of the man handing out “bionic shield” masks to Los Angeles rioters is just the beginning—pointing to a larger network of individuals organizing, funding, and supporting the riots. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli called the riots “highly orchestrated and coordinated,” vowing to uncover the source behind it all. He says this arrest is the first major step in unraveling the operation.

Shadow of Ezra

553,645 views • 1 year ago

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli REVEALED that California is BLOCKING a federal audit of its voter rolls — while allowing first-time voters to register using forms of ID like: gym membership card, employer ID card, credit or debit card, prescription drug label, and insurance card. Bill Essayli “This is permitted when a voter fails to provide a Social Security number or driver’s license at registration. Our office believes this policy deserves a closer look. We also have serious concerns about how California maintains its voter rolls. There are open questions about whether the state is promptly removing deceased voters, people who have moved, and individuals convicted of disqualifying felonies. On top of that, California allows third parties to collect and turn in ballots on voters’ behalf (a practice known as ballot harvesting) with few restrictions. This makes it difficult to track who actually received, completed, and submitted each ballot.”

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli REVEALED that California is BLOCKING a federal audit of its voter rolls — while allowing first-time voters to register using forms of ID like: gym membership card, employer ID card, credit or debit card, prescription drug label, and insurance card. Bill Essayli “This is permitted when a voter fails to provide a Social Security number or driver’s license at registration. Our office believes this policy deserves a closer look. We also have serious concerns about how California maintains its voter rolls. There are open questions about whether the state is promptly removing deceased voters, people who have moved, and individuals convicted of disqualifying felonies. On top of that, California allows third parties to collect and turn in ballots on voters’ behalf (a practice known as ballot harvesting) with few restrictions. This makes it difficult to track who actually received, completed, and submitted each ballot.”

RedWave Press

23,129 views • 1 month ago

Journalist Cam Higby investigates CHIRLA, the organization California Democrats gave $100 million taxpayer dollars to pay for organized protests “This building takes a hundred million dollars. Why can't I go inside of it?” California Democrats have actually given $115 million to CHIRLA The funding is real and comes from state budgets under Governor Gavin Newsom - $35 million to CHIRLA in 2023–2024 alone as part of broader anti-deportation/immigrant support funding - Total state funding to similar groups reached $73.6 million in that period, with CHIRLA as a major recipient - CHIRLA organizes protests and also was involved in migrant resettlements into America - Additional funding has been given many times

Journalist Cam Higby investigates CHIRLA, the organization California Democrats gave $100 million taxpayer dollars to pay for organized protests “This building takes a hundred million dollars. Why can't I go inside of it?” California Democrats have actually given $115 million to CHIRLA The funding is real and comes from state budgets under Governor Gavin Newsom - $35 million to CHIRLA in 2023–2024 alone as part of broader anti-deportation/immigrant support funding - Total state funding to similar groups reached $73.6 million in that period, with CHIRLA as a major recipient - CHIRLA organizes protests and also was involved in migrant resettlements into America - Additional funding has been given many times

Wall Street Apes

192,906 views • 4 months ago

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill prohibiting local, state, and federal law enforcement from wearing masks to conceal their identities. However, the bill does not apply to federal law enforcement, as Newsom has ZERO authority over federal agencies. U.S. Attorney for Central California Bill Essayli: “The State of California has no jurisdiction over the federal government. If Newsom wants to regulate our agents, he must go through Congress. I’ve directed our federal agencies that the law signed today has no effect on our operations. Our agents will continue to protect their identities. When can we expect CA to pass a law banning Antifa members from wearing masks while committing state and federal crimes? I’ll wait…” BOOM!

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill prohibiting local, state, and federal law enforcement from wearing masks to conceal their identities. However, the bill does not apply to federal law enforcement, as Newsom has ZERO authority over federal agencies. U.S. Attorney for Central California Bill Essayli: “The State of California has no jurisdiction over the federal government. If Newsom wants to regulate our agents, he must go through Congress. I’ve directed our federal agencies that the law signed today has no effect on our operations. Our agents will continue to protect their identities. When can we expect CA to pass a law banning Antifa members from wearing masks while committing state and federal crimes? I’ll wait…” BOOM!

RedWave Press

31,975 views • 10 months ago