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FBI searches California home linked to former congressman Eric Swalwell
The FBI searched a Beverly Hills home linked to Eric Swalwell as part of an investigation into the former congressman.
The home is owned by a donor to Swalwell, according to people familiar with the probe.
Swalwell resigned from Congress and left California’s governor race in April after sexual misconduct allegations emerged.
The allegations include a former staffer’s claim that he raped her; Swalwell has denied wrongdoing, and his lawyer called the accusations fabricated.
Federal and state investigations are examining the allegations, including probes in New York City and Los Angeles.
The FBI had already seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at a San Francisco airport and searched his Washington, DC, home in August; no further steps were specified.
The FBI searched a Beverly Hills home linked to former US Representative Eric Swalwell as part of an investigation involving him.
The home is owned by a Swalwell donor, according to a person familiar with the probe cited by CNN.
Swalwell left Congress and ended his California gubernatorial campaign in April after reports of sexual misconduct allegations.
He has denied wrongdoing, and his attorney called the accusations fabricated.
Federal agents seized his electronic devices at San Francisco airport in August and searched his Washington, DC, home the next day.
- Who
- FBI agents searched a home linked to former US Representative Eric Swalwell.
- What
- The search was connected to an investigation involving Swalwell. The Beverly Hills home is owned by a Swalwell donor, according to CNN.
- When
- October 27, 2026.
- Where
- Beverly Hills, California.
- Why
- The search was connected to an investigation involving allegations of sexual misconduct or sexual assault against Swalwell.
Swalwell and his attorney
Investigators and people who have made allegations
Allegations
Swalwell and his attorney
Multiple women have made sexual misconduct allegations, including one former staffer who said Swalwell raped her.
Investigators and people who have made allegations
Swalwell’s attorney called the accusations false and fabricated; Swalwell has denied wrongdoing.
Swalwell resigned from Congress and dropped his California gubernatorial bid after reports detailed sexual misconduct allegations.
Federal agents seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at San Francisco airport.
Federal agents raided Swalwell’s Washington, DC, home the day after seizing his devices.
The FBI searched a Beverly Hills home linked to Swalwell.
- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Home owner
- A Swalwell donor, according to a person familiar with the probe cited by CNN
- Congressional departure
- April 2026
- San Francisco airport seizure
- August 2026
- Earlier home search
- Washington, DC, in August 2026
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What people are saying
These accusations are false, fabricated, and deeply offensive - a calculated and transparent political hit job,