Federal agents search Beverly Hills home in Swalwell investigation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

Federal agents searched a Beverly Hills mansion belonging to a Swalwell donor as part of an investigation into the ex-congressman.

Federal law enforcement agents searched a Beverly Hills home early Tuesday as part of an investigation into Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. Agents searched the home of Stephen Cloobeck, founder of Diamond Resorts International, a wealthy developer and Swalwell donor where the ex-congressman spent time before resigning in April.

Swalwell, a former Democratic representative from California, has denied criminal wrongdoing. The FBI spokesperson Lourdes Arocho said the agency 'conducted an operation in the Los Angeles region related to an ongoing criminal investigation' but offered no further detail.

The search is the latest escalation in the federal investigation, which began after a woman came forward alleging Swalwell sexually assaulted her twice, including when she worked for him. CNN reported that three other women alleged various kinds of sexual misconduct by Swalwell, including sending them unsolicited explicit messages or nude photos. In August, federal agents seized electronic devices from Swalwell at San Francisco airport and searched his Washington home.

Cloobeck told the New York Post in April that he cut ties with Swalwell as accusations against him mounted, stating 'I am no longer associated with a man that takes advantage of women.'

How it is being reported

• AP sources: Federal agents search Beverly Hills mansion in investigation of ex-Rep. Eric SwalwellFederal law enforcement agents have searched a Beverly Hills home as part of an investigation into Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress amid a wave of sexual misconduct allegations.Clickorlando · 27 Oct, 15:49
• AP sources: Federal agents search Beverly Hills mansion in investigation of ex-Rep. Eric SwalwellFederal law enforcement agents have searched a Beverly Hills home as part of an investigation into Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress amid a wave of sexual misconduct allegations.News4Jax · 27 Oct, 15:49

In this story: Eric Swalwell · Stephen Cloobeck · Diamond Resorts International · FBI · Beverly Hills · California

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