Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker Resigns After Conviction for Leaking 49ers Report

Becker was found guilty of perjury and leaking a grand jury report critical of the 49ers' influence on city governance, ending his term in public office.

Anthony Becker, Santa Clara's vice mayor, was convicted of leaking a 2022 grand jury report and lying under oath about it, leading to his resignation.
The leaked report criticized Becker and other council members for their close ties to the San Francisco 49ers, raising concerns about transparency and potential violations of state open meeting laws.
The 49ers, who heavily funded Becker's failed 2022 mayoral campaign, received the report days before its scheduled public release through an encrypted messaging app.
Becker's sentencing is scheduled for January 31, 2025, with potential penalties including jail time and fines, though prosecutors have suggested a combination of both rather than state prison.
The conviction adds to a history of ethical controversies in Santa Clara's city leadership, with Becker being the third council member to resign in recent years.