In brief
The FBI carried out a raid on a California residence linked to former U.S. congressman Eric Swalwell amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell abandoned his gubernatorial run and relinquished his House seat in the wake of accusations. Lawmakers deny wrongdoing and claim the allegations are fabricated. Investigators are still pursuing the case, with updates expected.
FBI raid of Eric Swalwell’s California home
FBI officers carried out a raid on a California residence linked to former congressman Eric Swalwell as part of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.
Swalwell, 45, withdrew from the California governor race and left his seat in the House of Representatives after accusations surfaced.
Earlier this year, FBI agents stopped Swalwell at an airport, seized his electronic devices and searched his Washington DC abode in connection with the allegations.
He and his attorneys deny any wrongdoing, labeling the claims as fabricated and defamatory.
An attorney for Swalwell stated the accusations were false, fabricated and part of a calculated political hit job.
The BBC is awaiting comments from the Department of Justice and Swalwell’s legal team.
Accusations include claims that Swalwell raped a woman who could not consent due to intoxication and sent unsolicited nude photographs to several women.
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