post shared on facebook Delta Force has reportedly arrested Matthew Graves, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, on charges of treason.

Verdict: False

This claim is false and originates from a Jan. 20 article published on the satirical website Real Raw News.

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Graves reportedly said in a closed session before the House Judiciary Committee in October 2023 that his office had received “extensive” threats. politiko. Graves' office is involved in prosecuting individuals who took part in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, the newspaper reported.

The post said US Delta Force had arrested Graves on charges of treason for “unlawfully prosecuting and sentencing J6ers to a period of imprisonment.” The comment section of the post further argues that Joe Biden is an illegitimate president, which means Graves is also illegitimate, meaning he does not have the “constitutionally recognized authority” to prosecute individuals.

Finally, the comment section of the post notes that Graves' wife, Fatima Goss Graves, has “personal connections” to Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats, which is an “undeniable conflict of interest.” It is claimed that

This claim is false and here's why. Articles from January 20th It was published on the satirical website “Real Raw News.” The site's disclaimer states:About us” indicates that its contents are not intended to be taken literally. “The information on this website is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. This website contains humor, parody, and satire. We have included this disclaimer for your protection,” the disclaimer reads. (Related: Did the U.S. military arrest campaign staffer Nikki Haley in Iowa?)

Similarly, we found “Check the facts” There are no reliable reports It has been suggested that US Delta Force is said to have arrested Graves. In fact, the opposite is true.Article from lead storywill also appear in the search results. This claim is falsely labeled.

Furthermore, this claim Website the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia or its Verified X account.

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