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Lonna Drewes Accuses Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault; Police Report Planned

Lonna Drewes has publicly accused U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, alleging the incident occurred six years ago in a West Hollywood hotel. According to Drewes, she was drugged by Swalwell, who subsequently choked and assaulted her. Her attorney, Lisa Bloom, announced plans to file a formal police report detailing the accusations. Swalwell has repeatedly denied all wrongdoing. The allegations surface amid significant political turmoil, as Swalwell has already resigned from his House seat following multiple misconduct accusations and remains under a separate criminal investigation in Manhattan.

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Lonna Drewes Accuses Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault; Police Report Planned

Lonna Drewes has publicly accused U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, alleging the incident occurred six years ago in West Hollywood, California. Drewes' accuser plans to file a formal police report detailing the claims, amid ongoing political scrutiny and investigations involving Swalwell.

The Allegations Against Eric Swalwell

During a press conference in Los Angeles, Lonna Drewes detailed her accusations against the Democratic lawmaker. Drewes stated that the alleged assault took place at a hotel in West Hollywood.

Key details provided by Drewes include:

  • The Incident: She claimed that Swalwell drugged her drink, which she stated was wine.
  • The Assault: She alleged that after being incapacitated, he choked her and sexually assaulted her, stating, "I did not consent to any sexual activity."
  • Context: Drewes noted that Swalwell had invited her to two public events, and the alleged incident occurred on a third occasion when he claimed he needed to retrieve paperwork from his hotel room.
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Drewes' attorney, Lisa Bloom, stated that they would file a police report to pursue justice for their client.

Political and Legal Fallout

Swalwell has consistently and vehemently denied all allegations of criminal wrongdoing. His legal and political situation is currently volatile:

  • Criminal Investigation: Swalwell is already under criminal investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in New York City concerning a separate alleged assault.
  • Resignation: Following multiple accusations of sexual misconduct from various women, Swalwell announced his resignation from his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives representing California.
  • Campaign Status: His announcement came after he suspended his campaign for the state's governor.

In response to the accusations, Bloom publicly dismissed Swalwell's recent statements, calling them "blather and spin" and stating that his attempts to minimize the situation were "a slap in the face to the victims."

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