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Feds seize Eric Swalwell’s devices, search home as part of sexual assault inquiry

Washington Post Politics Thursday 20 August 2026, 17:38 UTC By Perry Stein, Alexei Koseff 1 min read
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Federal law enforcement officials seized electronic devices belonging to former congressman Eric Swalwell (D-California) as part of an investigation of sexual assault allegations against him, according to two people familiar with the inquiry. Democracy Dies in Darkness Feds seize Eric Swalwell’s devices, search home as part of sexual assault inquiry The former Democratic congressman, once considered a leading candidate in the California governor’s race, resigned after the allegations...

Federal law enforcement officials seized electronic devices belonging to former congressman Eric Swalwell (D-California) as part of an investigation of sexual assault allegations against him, according to two people familiar with the inquiry. Democracy Dies in Darkness Feds seize Eric Swalwell’s devices, search home as part of sexual assault inquiry The former Democratic congressman, once considered a leading candidate in the California governor’s race, resigned after the allegations surfaced in the spring.
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