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Agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against the ex-Democratic congressman from California.
- Swalwell's devices were seized at San Francisco airport, and a search warrant was executed at his home; Swalwell has denied all allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
- Swalwell resigned from Congress in April following multiple allegations, including claims of sexual assault and sending unsolicited explicit messages or photos from several women.
- The Manhattan District Attorney's office is investigating Swalwell after a former staffer accused him of rape in New York City in 2024, and Swalwell's legal team is cooperating with law enforcement.
- Swalwell, a former seven-term congressman and one-time gubernatorial candidate, was previously removed from the House Intelligence Committee due to his contact with a suspected Chinese spy but was not charged with wrongdoing.
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