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Blanch’s denouncement suggests that the investigation is either ongoing or, at the very least, not as concluded as suggested by media reports. In the realm of federal investigations, it's not uncommon for cases to undergo periods of dormancy or evidentiary review; such pauses are often misinterpreted or exploited politically.
Media Narratives and the Partisan Use of Legal Investigations
Christina Bobb comments on the broader trend of political manipulation of legal processes. She notes that both sides of the political spectrum have historically used the justice system for partisan advantage — for example, claiming grand jury findings or investigations either as evidence of misdeeds or as politically motivated attacks.