California woman says Eric Swalwell raped her in 2018
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Key Points:
- Lonna Drewes accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of raping her in 2018 at a Southern California hotel, alleging he drugged her before the assault; she plans to report the incident to law enforcement.
- Swalwell, who recently dropped out of the California governor’s race and announced his resignation from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, denies all accusations through his attorney.
- Drewes did not undergo a rape kit but documented the assault in a journal and therapy sessions; attorney Lisa Bloom stated evidence including journal entries and text messages will be submitted to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
- Swalwell’s resignation is effective as of 2 p.m. Tuesday, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom has scheduled a special election to fill his congressional seat in June.
- Swalwell expressed regret for past mistakes in judgment but maintains he will fight the allegations, which include other claims of nonconsensual sex and inappropriate communications from multiple women.
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