Former Rep. Eric Swalwell Confronted by FBI Over Device Seizure at San Francisco Airport
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Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) was reportedly confronted by FBI agents at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday where his electronic devices were seized as part of a federal criminal probe into sexual misconduct.
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Washington ExaminerFederal agents seized electronic devices from disgraced former California Rep. Eric Swalwell after confronting him at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, as part of a federal criminal investigation stemming from allegations of sexual misconduct, according to sources familiar with the probe.
Washington TimesFederal agents seized former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s electronic devices at the San Francisco airport and the next day raided his home in Washington as part of a sex crime investigation, according to reports.
The Daily WireFederal law enforcement officials also served and executed search warrants on Swalwell’s residence in Washington, D.C., where additional electronic devices were seized. Several sources confirmed that the seizure was related to an ongoing criminal probe into the 45-year-old former California lawmaker stemming from a number of accusations of sexual misconduct and even rape.
USA TodayFBI agents reportedly executed multiple search warrants against former California Rep. Eric Swalwell over the weekend as part of a federal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, according to CBS News and other media outlets.
HuffPostAccording to CBS News, Swalwell was served Saturday with a search warrant for his cellphone at San Francisco International Airport, and agents on Sunday searched his Washington, D.C., home for other devices. The Daily Mail first reported the search.
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California, according to a person familiar with the matter.
PBS NewsHourAP report: Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California, according to a person familiar with the matter.
ABC NewsHe was served at the San Francisco airport and at his D.C. home, sources said. The FBI seized former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's electronic devices as part of an ongoing criminal probe, according to sources familiar with the situation.
NBC NewsFormer Rep. Eric Swalwell had his electronic devices seized and his home searched by the FBI over the weekend, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Fox NewsThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized disgraced congressman and former California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday night, two sources familiar with the incident confirmed to Fox News Digital.
The HillFBI raided Swalwell’s home, seized devices as part of Chinese spy probe The FBI reportedly raided former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) home on Sunday, a day after confiscating his electronic devices as part of an investigation regarding his ties to a potential Chinese spy. On Monday, news broke of Swalwell’s “physical relations” with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese spy, as outlined in newly declassified documents released by the…
The Guardian USAuthorities are said to have searched the Washington DC home of disgraced former California Democratic representative Eric Swalwell on Sunday amid an ongoing law enforcement investigation into sexual assault allegations.
New York TimesFBI Agents Search Eric Swalwell’s Home as Part of Federal Inquiry Most sex crimes are prosecuted by state and local authorities. The federal agents appeared to be using civil rights statutes to scrutinize Mr. Swalwell’s conduct, a person familiar with the case said.
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Asked about the search, the FBI declined to comment. The justice department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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USA TodayThe FBI declined to comment on the federal investigation when USA TODAY reached out.
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The former gubernatorial candidate faced a slew of accusations from several women who accused him of inappropriate sexual behavior — and one former staffer who claimed that he raped her twice when she was too inebriated to have given her consent — and ultimately dropped out of the race in California before the primary election. He resigned from Congress days later.
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Washington TimesThat’s when he resigned from Congress and quit his run for California governor in April after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct and assault, including rape.
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At least four women accused him of sexual misconduct or sexual assault. A former staffer accused him of two separate nonconsensual sexual encounters when she was intoxicated. Three other women came forward to CNN detailing unwanted touching and other sexual advances such as unsolicited explicit messages or nude photos.
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BreitbartAt least four women have made sexual misconduct allegations, including a former staffer who claimed the married politician raped her twice when she was too intoxicated to consent in 2019 and 2024.
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01 New York Post A Southern California foster parent accused of sexually abusing children more than two decades ago may have additional victims, Riverside police said Thursday, as detectives appealed to the public for help identifying others who may have information about the case.
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02 NBC News Now Playing FBI searches Eric Swalwell's home and seizes his electronic devices 02:35 UP NEXT Trump Warns Iran of ‘Economic D-Day’ as War Nears 6 Months 02:29 How Sen. Darline Graham’s debate blunder could give undecided voters ‘some pause’ 06:21 ‘Fed up with a war they didn't want’: Midwestern voters air frustrations impacting the midterms 05:33 Democratic candidate for FL governor says Trump is ‘promoting socialism’ as president 10:25 Trump says he will meet with Kim Jong Un this year 02:26 Trump says he had 'a good conversation' with Canadian prime minister about tariffs 01:29 Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canada Minutes Before His Deadline 01:22 Key Primary Results: Florida, California, Wyoming, Alaska 02:39 GOP Sen.
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03 Washington Examiner Neither Swalwell nor Watts was at the Washington residence when agents arrived Sunday, according to the Daily Mail.
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04 The Guardian US CBS noted this investigation ended when Swalwell resigned, as the ethics committee “only has jurisdiction over current members and staff”.
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05 USA Today The congressman was never charged with a crime in relation to the investigation.
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06 Fox News The devices seized included at least one cell phone. The devices were taken from the ex-lawmaker related to a probe into sexual misconduct, according to the sources. He was not arrested or detained.
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07 Washington Times Mr. Swalwell, a fierce critic of President Trump, was a prominent player in the Democratic Party before the sexual misconduct allegations ended his political career.
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08 Associated Press Swalwell was removed from the Intelligence Committee by then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in 2023 based on Swalwell’s contact with a suspected Chinese spy, Christine Fang.
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09 HuffPost Swalwell at the time acknowledged making “mistakes in judgment,” but said an assault allegation was “false” and vowed to fight it.
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10 Breitbart Additional undisclosed potential evidence was also taken, well-placed sources told the outlet clarifying he cooperated throughout.
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