Another woman accuses Swalwell of sexual assault; says she was drugged in Beverly Hills in 2018

Key Points:

• Lonna Drewes publicly accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018, describing severe trauma and mental health impacts; her allegations come amid multiple sexual misconduct claims against Swalwell, who resigned from Congress on Monday.
• The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the L.A. County district attorney’s Sex Crimes Division have launched preliminary investigations into the allegations, with Drewes and her attorneys providing evidence including texts, journal entries, and photos.
• Swalwell has denied the specific allegations but acknowledged making unspecified "mistakes," while his legal team has threatened action against accusers; he was under intense bipartisan pressure and an ethics investigation before his resignation.
• Several women have come forward with similar accounts of sexual assault and misconduct by Swalwell, including incidents involving intoxication and non-consensual encounters, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.
• California Governor Gavin Newsom scheduled a special election for Swalwell’s congressional seat on June 16, with a potential runoff on August 18, while the regular primary and general elections will determine the district's representative for the next full term.