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FBI seizes Swalwell's devices, executes search warrants in sexual misconduct probe
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- FBI agents executed search warrants on former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport and his Washington, D.C. residence as part of a criminal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.
- The searches follow Swalwell's resignation from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign amid multiple accusations of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior from several women.
- Swalwell has admitted to "mistakes in judgment" but denied assault allegations, pledging to contest the claims.
- The House Ethics Committee's investigation into Swalwell ended with his resignation, as it only has authority over current members and staff.
- The White House released declassified FBI documents related to Swalwell's 2015 association with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese spy, confirming no charges were filed against him in that matter.
