politics
FBI raids Eric Swalwell's property, seizes devices at airport in sexual misconduct investigation
Federal agents seized electronic devices from disgraced former California Rep. Eric Swalwell after confronting him at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, as part of a federal criminal investigation stemming from allegations of sexual misconduct, according to sources familiar with the probe.
TL;DR
- Federal agents seized electronic devices from former California Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport.
- The seizures were part of a federal criminal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Swalwell.
- Agents also executed search warrants at Swalwell's Washington D.C. residence and seized additional evidence.
- At least four women have publicly accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct.
- Swalwell resigned from Congress in April after allegations were reported.
- The White House declassified records related to an FBI investigation into Swalwell's past association with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese spy.