Federal agents search Beverly Hills mansion tied to ex-congressman Eric Swalwell
Summary
Federal agents searched a Beverly Hills home where former congressman Eric Swalwell had spent time, as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, according to people familiar with the matter. Swalwell has denied criminal wrongdoing; the investigation follows sexual misconduct allegations and earlier searches and device seizures.Key Facts
- The searched home belongs to developer and Swalwell donor Stephen Cloobeck, according to people familiar with the investigation.
- The FBI said it conducted an operation in the Los Angeles region related to an ongoing criminal investigation and declined further comment.
- Swalwell resigned from Congress in April after sexual misconduct allegations surfaced.
- A former staffer has alleged that Swalwell raped her at a New York City hotel in 2024; Manhattan prosecutors say they are investigating.
- Federal agents seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at San Francisco airport and searched his Washington, D.C., home in August.
- Los Angeles prosecutors were reported to be weighing charges.
- Swalwell represented a California House district from 2013 until his resignation and was a prominent critic of Donald Trump.
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