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Claim Text: Eric Grant, who was named the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California in August, said the Wednesday arrest stemmed from an ongoing political corruption investigation that began more than three years ago, when President Joseph R. Biden Jr. was in office.
Simplified Text: Eric Grant said the arrest stemmed from a political corruption investigation ongoing for over three years.
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Claim Maker: Eric Grant
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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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