FBI raids Beverly Hills mansion in Eric Swalwell investigation

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 14:28 · Archive

The FBI raided a Beverly Hills mansion as part of an investigation into former congressman Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations.

Federal authorities raided a Beverly Hills mansion on Tuesday morning as part of an investigation into former California representative Eric Swalwell. The New York Post reports the mansion belonged to billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, who had prominently supported Swalwell's run for governor and allowed him to stay there. Cloobeck reportedly evicted Swalwell after allegations surfaced. "I am no longer associated with a man that takes advantage of women," Cloobeck said. "I support women's rights."

Swalwell resigned from Congress and withdrew from the California gubernatorial race this year following the accusations. At least five women have accused him of sexual misconduct or rape, including one former staffer who alleged he raped her when she was too intoxicated to consent. Another woman accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2018, while two others alleged he sent them unsolicited explicit images.

In August, FBI agents surrounded Swalwell as he deplaned at San Francisco International Airport and seized his phone and laptop. The following day, agents executed a warrant at his Washington home. The New York Post reports the warrant cited a federal civil-rights statute used to prosecute public officials who abuse their government power, suggesting investigators may suspect Swalwell used his official role to silence accusers.

Swalwell is under investigation by prosecutors in multiple jurisdictions, including New York and California. The White House recently declassified documents relating to a separate FBI investigation into Swalwell's relationship with Christine "Fang Fang" Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative. According to the declassified records, Swalwell told FBI agents he had "physical relations" with Fang on a handful of occasions, with their last encounter in March 2015.

How it is being reported

• FBI raids California home tied to former Congressman Eric Swalwell - US mediaThe California Democrat has faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations which he has denied.BBC World · 27 Oct, 15:31
• FBI raids Beverly Hills mansion as part of Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct probe in early-morning stingFBI agents have raided a mansion in Beverly Hills, California, as part of an investigation into former Congressman Eric Swalwell.Daily Mail · 27 Oct, 14:20
• Feds raid billionaire’s Beverly Hills mansion as Eric Swalwell probe takes another dramatic twistThe FBI on Tuesday morning raided a Beverly Hills mansion as part of the investigation into disgraced California politician Eric Swalwell. The raid is believed to have targeted the home of billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, who prominently backed Swalwell’s run for governor and even let him stay at his mansion in Southern California. However, when allegations...New York Post · 27 Oct, 14:18
• FBI raids Beverly Hills mansion as part of Eric Swalwell investigationThe FBI raided a Beverly Hills mansion tied to Eric Swalwell as the former congressman faces sexual misconduct accusations from at least five women.Fox News · 27 Oct, 13:57

In this story: Eric Swalwell · Stephen Cloobeck · Christine Fang · FBI · Beverly Hills · California · Washington · San Francisco

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