Former Orange County District 1 Supervisor Andrew Do has resigned and agreed to plead guilty to federal corruption charges. He is accused of accepting over $500,000 in bribes in exchange for voting to allocate over $10 million in COVID funds to a charity linked to his daughter. Do’s attorney has expressed his apology and sadness for the situation. In his plea agreement, Do admits to accepting bribes and misappropriating funds meant for vulnerable residents in the community. The charity used the county funds to pay a separate company, which then paid Do’s daughter and helped her purchase a home. Do also received bribes disguised as payments to other companies that were funneled to his other daughters. Orange County officials have emphasized that no one is above the law, and Do’s actions have consequences. Once he enters his guilty plea, Do could face up to five years in federal prison. Todd Spitzer, the Orange County District Attorney, has warned elected officials that justice will be swift and decisive for anyone engaging in corrupt practices. The situation has garnered attention from Fernando Cervantes Jr., a trending news reporter for USA TODAY.
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