US EditionWoman says Eric Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her: 'I thought I died'
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reviewing a report that Eric Swalwell drugged and raped a woman in a hotel room, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Lonna Drewes publicly accused former Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging, raping, and choking her in a 2018 California hotel room, prompting the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to launch an investigation.
- Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday, apologizing for "mistakes in judgment" while his attorney stated he "categorically and unequivocally denies each and every allegation" as a political hit job.
- Several other women have emerged with misconduct allegations ranging from nonconsensual touching to unsolicited sexual images, with at least one accuser, Ally Sammarco, confirming her account to NBC News.
- Prosecutors in Los Angeles and Manhattan opened formal investigations, with Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman stating the Sex Crimes Division will review evidence to determine if charges should be filed.
- The mounting inquiries effectively ended the former lawmaker's gubernatorial bid, influencing how Democratic officials and voters assess misconduct allegations against elected representatives amid heightened accountability expectations.
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LA authorities dramatically raise stakes in investigation of alleged Swalwell rape at West Hollywood hotel
LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the rare move after Lonna Drewes, 50, on Tuesday accused Swalwell of drugging, choking and raping her at a West Hollywood hotel in 2018.
Eric Swalwell investigated for alleged rape of Lonna Drewes, LA County Sheriff's Dept. says
Eric Swalwell already faced a pending criminal investigation by the Manhattan DA's office over an allegation of sexual assault by another woman. Eric Swalwell investigated for alleged rape of Lonna Drewes, LA County Sheriff's Dept. says
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Fox NewsSwalwell accusers detail experiences with lawmaker after he announces his resignation from Congress
Two women accusing Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., of sexual misconduct spoke out about their experience with the Democratic congressman who has announced his resignation amid the allegations. Ally Sammarco and Annika Albrecht opened up about their interactions with Swalwell in an interview aired on “CBS Mornings.” Albrecht spoke out for the first time in the CBS interview, as Sammarco spoke to CNN about her experience previously. The bombshell al…
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