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FBI seizes devices from Eric Swalwell at SFO, raids DC home in probe tied to sexual assault claims

ABC7 Bay Area • August 20, 2026 • general

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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 detailing multiple sexual misconduct allegations against him.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office and Los Angeles Sheriff's Department have opened criminal investigations into Swalwell related to these claims.
Two women who publicly accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct have confirmed they spoke with the FBI during the investigation.
Swalwell and his lawyer have not responded to requests for comment from CNN regarding the ongoing probe.