Jason Lee is under investigation for using $50,000 in public funds — allegedly without approval — to help pay for a “Wild ‘N Out” comedy event in Stockton, California.
The podcaster and founder of the Hollywood Unlocked blog grew up in Stockton, and was elected to the city government in 2024, according to his biography. Stockton is located about 45 miles south of Sacramento, in California’s Central Valley agricultural hub.
On Aug. 5, the Stockton city manager’s office announced it was investigating a $50,000 payment Lee made “from the City’s Risk Mitigation Fund” for an entertainment event…