FBI seizes Swalwell's devices, executes warrants in sexual misconduct probe
Summary
The FBI searched former Congress member Eric Swalwell's home and took his electronic devices as part of a criminal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell resigned from Congress in April after several women accused him of assault and inappropriate behavior.Key Facts
- FBI agents executed two search warrants on Swalwell, one at San Francisco airport and one at his home.
- The investigation involves allegations of sexual assault and sending unwanted explicit messages and photos.
- Swalwell resigned from Congress in April amid these accusations and ended his run for governor.
- The House Ethics Committee had started an inquiry but ended it when Swalwell resigned, as it only covers current members.
- Swalwell admitted to poor judgment but denied the assault claims and said he will contest them.
- The White House released documents about an earlier FBI investigation into Swalwell’s ties to a suspected Chinese spy in 2015.
- FBI Director Kash Patel pushed for releasing the files on the investigation.
- Swalwell was never charged in connection to the spy investigation.
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