Sacramento lobbyist Greg Campbell pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in a federal probe that has spooked California’s Democratic political establishment.

Campbell, formerly a top aide in the California legislature, was reportedly stoic as he entered a guilty plea Thursday as part of an alleged corrupt scheme involving Gov. Gavin Newsom’s former chief of staff and a longtime top aide to Xavier Becerra, the former Health and Human Services secretary who’s running to replace Newsom as governor.

“Mr. Campbell will remain focused on his family and making positive contributions to the community,” Todd Pickles, Campbell’s attorney, told reporters Thursday at the courthouse. “Mr. Campbell is deeply grateful for the support from his family and friends during this difficult time.”

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