FBI raids home and seizes electronics of ex-Rep Eric Swalwell in sexual assault probe: report

Federal agents raided the Washington, D.C., home of former Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices over the weekend as part of an ongoing investigation into sexual assault allegations, CNN reported Thursday. FBI agents reportedly confronted Swalwell at the San Francisco airport Saturday to obtain his electronic devices before raiding his home in the nation’s capital Sunday, those familiar with the investigation told the news outlet.

Swalwell, 45, resigned from his position in Congress in April after multiple women came forward with public accusations ranging from rape to sexual misconduct. However, he denied the accusations against him. This is a breaking news story, more follows..

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