Federal agents executed back‑to‑back searches on former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell over the weekend, first seizing his electronics at San Francisco International Airport and then raiding his Washington, D.C. home as part of a widening federal probe into sexual assault allegations. The escalation signals a sharp turn in the criminal investigations that have followed multiple public accusations against the former congressman.
The raids now place Swalwell, already facing inquiries in Manhattan and Los Angeles, under even more intense scrutiny as federal investigators gather evidence that could shape the next phase of the case. Sources familiar with the investigation told CNN that agents confiscated multiple electronic devices during the two-day operation, and three women who have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct confirmed to CNN that they have spoken with the FBI. Newsweek has reached out to Swalwell, his attorney, and the FBI for comment.
Federal agents approached Swalwell shortly after he landed at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday, serving him with a search warrant and immediately confiscating his cellphone and other electronic devices. According to a source who spoke with The New York Post, the encounter was direct but non‑confrontational, with Swalwell cooperating as agents collected the items listed in the warrant. The Daily Mail first reported the airport operation, which marked the first public sign that federal investigators were moving aggressively to secure potential digital evidence.
The seizure of electronics at an airport—rather than during a scheduled interview or home search—suggests investigators believed the devices contained time‑sensitive or transportable evidence. Digital materials often play a central role in sexual misconduct investigations, particularly when allegations involve communications, images, or potential recordings. Sources familiar with the operation say agents seized a range of electronic devices from Swalwell over the weekend.
While warrants remain sealed, items confirmed by multiple outlets include: The breadth of confiscated materials suggests investigators are examining both personal and professional communications, including potential interactions with accusers, staff, and associates. Devices seized at the airport and home will undergo forensic analysis, a process that can recover deleted files, metadata, location history, and encrypted communications. Such evidence often becomes central in sexual assault cases, particularly when allegations involve digital contact or documentation.
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