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Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
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Key Points:
- Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him.
- Swalwell, who denied the allegations, resigned from Congress in April after multiple women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct, including sending unsolicited explicit messages.
- The Manhattan District Attorney's office is investigating claims that Swalwell raped a former staffer in 2024, and authorities have encouraged other potential victims to come forward.
- Swalwell, a seven-term lawmaker and former Democratic presidential candidate, had been a prominent critic of Donald Trump and was removed from the House Intelligence Committee in 2023 due to contact with a suspected Chinese spy.
- California lawmaker Aisha Wahab won a special election to complete Swalwell's term and will run for a full term in the upcoming November election.
