Federal agents searched Eric Swalwell's Washington, D.C. home and seized his electronic devices as part of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.
Key facts
- •FBI agents seized electronic devices from Eric Swalwell at the San Francisco airport on Saturday.
- •A search of Swalwell's Washington, D.C. residence occurred on Sunday.
- •Swalwell resigned from his California congressional seat in April following multiple public allegations.
- •Accusations against the former congressman include claims of sexual assault, drugging, and sending unsolicited photos.
- •Swalwell has publicly denied all allegations of criminal misconduct.
The FBI searched the Washington, D.C. home of former Representative Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices over the weekend. The actions follow an airport stop in San Francisco on Saturday where agents executed a search warrant to take the devices. The investigation is related to multiple sexual misconduct allegations brought against the former California Democrat, who resigned from his seat in April.
Background of Allegations
The allegations against Swalwell surfaced in April, beginning with a report from the San Francisco Chronicle regarding a former aide who accused him of sexual assault. This was followed by reports from CNN detailing claims from four women, including Democratic influencer Ally Sammarco, who alleged Swalwell sent her unsolicited photos. On the day of his resignation, model Lonna Drewes held a press conference accusing Swalwell of drugging, raping, and choking her in 2018, leading her to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Response to Investigations
Swalwell has previously denied all allegations of criminal wrongdoing. In a social media video posted on April 10, he stated that the allegations of sexual assault were "flat false" and vowed to fight them. Neither Swalwell nor his attorney immediately responded to requests for comment regarding the recent FBI search.
Timeline
- 2018Lonna Drewes alleges that Swalwell drugged, raped, and choked her in a California hotel room.
- April 10The San Francisco Chronicle publishes allegations from a former aide, and Swalwell denies the claims on social media.
- AprilEric Swalwell resigns from his California congressional seat.
- SaturdayThe FBI stops Swalwell at the San Francisco airport and seizes his electronic devices.
- SundayFBI agents search Swalwell's home in Washington, D.C.
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