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Claim Text: A Newsom administration official, who did not want to be named because the official was not authorized to talk about the investigation, said that Ms. Williamson had been placed on leave last year after she informed the office that she had been interviewed by federal investigators and was under criminal investigation.
Simplified Text: Williamson was placed on leave after informing Newsom's office about a federal investigation.
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Claim Maker: Newsom administration official
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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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