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Claim Text: Ms. Williamson’s lawyer, McGregor Scott, blasted the U.S. attorney’s office for having her arrested with no warning.
Simplified Text: McGregor Scott criticized the U.S. attorney's office for Williamson's arrest without warning.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: McGregor Scott
UUID: 409b4694-1f05-48a1-92a7-8c3a5558920a
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM (8 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2025/11/12/us/newsom-aide-corruption-charges.html

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