(FOX40.COM) — A $50,000 investigation spearheaded by the Stockton City Council and funded by taxpayers determined that Vice Mayor Jason Lee is cleared of all allegations of abuse of power and misuse of funds related to a recent Wild ‘N Out comedy show.
Wild ‘N Out is a sketch comedy and battle rap improv game show created and hosted by actor, artist, and comedian Nick Cannon. The show, which has aired on MTV and VH1, is filmed in front of a live audience. Lee, who has relationships with celebrities, including Nick Cannon, brought the show to Stockton on May 24, 2025. Several months later, in August 2025, Lee was accused of misusing city funds and influencing Stockton city staff to break policies on behalf of the show.
Stockton manager claims $50K misuse of funds for Wild ‘N Out show introduced by Vice Mayor Jason Lee
“Let’s be clear, Nick and the Wild ’N Out team came to Stockton as a favor to ME—to turn this city up and prove that we deserve world-class partnerships like Nick, Rip Michaels, and 5120 Entertainment,” Lee said last year. “The attacks on our hardworking city staff for simply doing their jobs? Beyond disappointing.”
At a council meeting on Dec. 9, 2025, Mayor Christina Fugazi moved to expand the investigation into Lee and any possible wrongdoing related to the Wild N’ Out show, particularly about his involvement in discussions related to the investigation.
The council voted 4-3 in favor of the investigation. Yes votes included Fugazi, Michele Padilla (District 1), Mariela Ponce (District 2), and Brando Villapudua (District 5). The councilmembers who voted against the investigation were Lee (District 6), Michael Blower (District 3), and Mario Enriquez (District 4)…