Federal agents raided the home of former Representative Eric Swalwell as part of a sexual misconduct investigation.
Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Representative Eric Swalwell at the San Francisco airport and subsequently raided his home in Washington, D.C. The actions are part of an ongoing federal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and rape against the former Democratic congressman. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and withdrew from California's gubernatorial race in April after reports surfaced detailing various accusations from multiple women. These include claims of rape while a staffer was heavily intoxicated and instances of sending unsolicited explicit messages. While Eric Swalwell has repeatedly denied the allegations, calling them a "calculated and transparent political hit job," his legal team is cooperating with law enforcement. The investigation is being conducted alongside criminal probes by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. During his time in Congress, Eric Swalwell was a prominent Democratic antagonist to President Trump, serving on the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees.