FBI raids former Rep. Swalwell's home in sexual misconduct probe
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The FBI raided a Washington, D.C., home belonging to former Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell and seized electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport last weekend as part of a sexual misconduct investigation, a source familiar with the investigation said. Swalwell resigned from Congress and dropped out of the California governor race in April after four women accused him of sexual misconduct.
Key Facts
- Swalwell has apologized for "mistakes in judgment" but said the allegations are false and has vowed to fight them.
- Local law enforcement in New York and Los Angeles have announced investigations into the alleged assaults.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has said it has looked into allegations Swalwell illegally employed a Brazilian nanny.
- Swalwell, first elected to Congress in 2012, mounted a brief presidential run in 2019 and was considered a leading contender for California governor before dropping out.
The FBI Search
FBI agents seized electronic devices from Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport and searched his home in Washington, D.C., last weekend, a source familiar with the investigation said. The search was part of an investigation into sexual misconduct claims against the former Democratic representative. Swalwell resigned from Congress and dropped out of the California governor race in April after four women accused him of misconduct. The FBI raid was first reported by CNN.
Resignation and Denials
Swalwell has apologized for "mistakes in judgment" but said the allegations are false and has vowed to fight them. Local law enforcement in New York and Los Angeles have announced investigations into the alleged assaults. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has said it has looked into allegations Swalwell illegally employed a Brazilian nanny. Swalwell, first elected to Congress in 2012, gained a national profile as a prominent Trump critic and mounted a brief presidential run in 2019. He was considered a leading contender in this year's California governor race before dropping out.
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FBI raids former Rep. Swalwell's home in sexual misconduct probe
