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Fifth woman alleges sexual misconduct by US Representative Eric Swalwell
Drewes says Swalwell drugged and raped her after offering political help, as criminal and House Ethics investigations widen.
- Lonna Drewes accused Congressman Eric Swalwell of sexual assault on Tuesday, alleging he drugged and raped her during a 2018 encounter in Beverly Hills, marking the fifth public accusation against Swalwell.
- Swalwell resigned his House seat and suspended his California gubernatorial campaign following bipartisan calls to step down, while repeatedly denying criminal wrongdoing and calling accusations 'false'.
- Drewes alleged Swalwell drugged her drink before raping and choking her, documenting the assault in her calendar and therapy sessions while stating, "I did not consent to any sexual activity."
- Attorney Lisa Bloom announced plans to file a formal report in Los Angeles, confirming Drewes' commitment to cooperate with law enforcement, while the Manhattan District Attorney opened a separate investigation.
- Fear of Swalwell's political influence and law enforcement ties delayed reporting, as Drewes stated, "My delay in taking action was driven by fear, not doubt.
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A woman who said she was working as a model in Beverly Hills in 2018 became the latest person to accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, of sexual assault Tuesday, contending the disgraced congressman drugged and raped her at a West Hollywood hotel. Swalwell on Tuesday officially resigned from Congress, two days after he suspended his […]
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