Lawyer says FBI raid on Eric Swalwell proceeded without notice

Lawyer says FBI raid on Eric Swalwell proceeded without notice

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On 21 August, attorney for Lonna Drewes said the FBI executed search warrants at Eric Swalwell’s San Francisco International Airport arrival point and Washington, D. C.

, residence without prior notice. The raid, which took place on 15 August, involved agents seizing electronic devices from Swalwell at the airport and at his home, according to AP News, as part of a criminal probe into multiple sexual-misconduct allegations.

Acteurs

Eric Swalwell Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

Lieux

San Francisco International Airport Washington, D.C.

Articles

21 août 2026
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Eric Swalwell accuser rep 'caught off guard' by FBI raid
Eric Swalwell accuser rep 'caught off guard' by FBI raid

New York Post • 21 août 20h06

Lawyer for Lonna Drewes said federal investigators did not inform her client before executing search warrants at Rep. Eric Swalwell's airport and home, and noted she has been cooperating with local authorities.

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Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says

NPR • 21 août 05h49

Federal investigators seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell at an airport and obtained a search warrant for his Washington home as part of a sexual misconduct investigation.

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20 août 2026
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Eric Swalwell briefly held as feds seize his phone at Bay Area airport
Eric Swalwell briefly held as feds seize his phone at Bay Area airport

Los Angeles Times • 20 août 20h14

Federal prosecutors seized former Rep. Eric Swalwell's iPhone and laptop and held him briefly at San Francisco International Airport as part of a civil-rights investigation into alleged sexual misconduct.

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Agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe
Agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe

AP News • 20 août 18h16

Federal investigators seized Eric Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco airport and executed a search warrant at his Washington home as part of a continuing investigation into multiple sexual-misconduct allegations.

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FBI seizes Swalwell's devices, executes search warrants in sexual misconduct probe
FBI seizes Swalwell's devices, executes search warrants in sexual misconduct probe

CBS News • 20 août 16h38

The FBI seized electronic devices from former Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell after serving search warrants at his airport arrival and Washington, D.C., residence as part of a criminal probe into sexual-misconduct allegations.

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FBI seizes devices from Eric Swalwell at SFO, raids DC home in probe tied to sexual assault claims
FBI seizes devices from Eric Swalwell at SFO, raids DC home in probe tied to sexual assault claims

ABC7 Bay Area • 20 août 15h16

Federal agents confiscated electronic equipment from former Congressman Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport and later searched his Washington, D.C., residence as part of a federal probe linked to sexual assault allegations.

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FBI raids former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s home, seizes devices in probe tied to sexual assault claims
FBI raids former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s home, seizes devices in probe tied to sexual assault claims

CNN • 20 août 14h35

Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport and later searched his Washington, D.C., residence as part of a federal investigation linked to sexual assault allegations.

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