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FBI seizes Swalwell’s devices at airport as sexual misconduct investigation escalates: sources

FBI seizes Swalwell’s devices at airport as sexual misconduct investigation escalates: sources
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized disgraced congressman and former California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday night, two sources familiar with the incident confirmed to Fox News Digital. Swalwell's home in Washington, D.C. was subsequently searched on Sunday, a source said. DOJ OPENS INVESTIGATION INTO ERIC SWALWELL OVER SEXUAL ASSAULT

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized disgraced congressman and former California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday night, two sources familiar with the incident confirmed to Fox News Digital.

Swalwell's home in Washington, D.C. was subsequently searched on Sunday, a source said.

DOJ OPENS INVESTIGATION INTO ERIC SWALWELL OVER SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS

The devices seized included at least one cell phone. The devices were taken from the ex-lawmaker related to a probe into sexual misconduct, according to the sources. He was not arrested or detained.

Fox News Digital reached out to Swalwell's attorney.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated. 

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