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Ex-CA Gov Candidate Arrested for Witness Threats in Fiancée's Case

13 May 2026 13:55

Stephen Cloobeck, a former California gubernatorial candidate and billionaire real estate developer, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly threatening witnesses in his fiancée's criminal case. - Cloobeck faces two felony counts of attempting to dissuade witnesses and one misdemeanor count of annoying phone calls.

- His fiancée, Anna Lavie, is charged with six felonies for allegedly using dating apps to rob men. - Cloobeck was released on $300,000 bond; his spokesman denies the charges.

The case is set to proceed toward trial in late May, with Cloobeck's arraignment date pending.

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