FBI raids former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s home, seizes devices in probe tied to sexual assault claims
Key Points:
- Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco airport and raided his Washington, DC home as part of a federal investigation linked to sexual assault allegations.
- Swalwell resigned from Congress in April following reports of sexual misconduct, which prompted criminal investigations by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
- Three women who have publicly accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct have confirmed they were contacted by the FBI during the investigation.
- Swalwell and his lawyer have not responded to requests for comment regarding the ongoing probe.