Former Supervisor Andrew Do has been added as a defendant in Orange County’s lawsuits against Viet America Society and Hand to Hand Relief Organization, two nonprofits it is accusing of embezzling public pandemic funds for personal gain.
As the First District supervisor, Do directed millions in discretionary funds to the two groups for meal programs. He has since pleaded guilty in federal court to taking more than $550,000 in bribes to steer $10 million to Viet America Society. He is now awaiting sentencing.
Do resigned in October as part of his plea deal…