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Woman says Swalwell drugged, raped her

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, on the newest of 3 developments

LOS ANGELES -- A California woman said Tuesday she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 and now plans to make a report to law enforcement.

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  1. Four women detail horrific sexual assault, misconduct claims against Eric Swalwell — including ex-staffer who alleges he raped her

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  2. Eric Swalwell Denies Sexual Assault Allegations

    Headline from Lamag ·

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    Woman says Swalwell drugged, raped her

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

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  1. New York Post

    Disturbing sex attack claims leveled against Eric Swalwell — as he issues furious denial (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A former staffer for Rep. Eric Swalwell has reportedly accused the congressman of sexual assault and taking advantage of her over the course of several years — allegations the Democratic frontrunner for California governor is denying as false and politically motivated.

  2. NBC News

    Former staffer accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A former aide to Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat for governor of California, said he sexually assaulted her twice. He has denied the allegations.

  3. Townhall

    Ex-Staffer Says That Rep. Eric Swalwell Sexually Assaulted Her (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Report reveals sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell amid his California governor run.

  4. CNN

    Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, says that the congressman raped her when she was heavily intoxicated, an allegation Swalwell strongly denies.

  5. New York Post

    Four women detail horrific sexual assault, misconduct claims against Eric Swalwell — including ex-staffer who alleges he raped her (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Eric Swalwell's governor campaign is taking amid disturbing reports of sexual harassment and assault.

  6. Breitbart News

    Ex-Staffer Accuses Rep. Swalwell of Sexual Assault: 'Eric Shouldn't Have Raped Me' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has been accused of rape by a former staffer and varying forms of sexual misconduct by three other women.

  7. The Washington Free Beacon

    Former Eric Swalwell Staffer Says California Democrat Sexually Assaulted Her Twice: 'I Blacked Out and He Had Sex With Me' (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    A former staffer for California congressman and gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell accused the Democrat of sexually assaulting her twice while she was intoxicated and of sending her photos of his genitals, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

  8. Advocate

    Eric Swalwell responds to sexual assault allegations in a to-camera video (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    “A lot has been said about me today through anonymous allegations,” the Democratic California gubernatorial candidate said in the video posted to Instagram.

  9. Breitbart News

    Report: Rep. Swalwell Accused of Sexual Assault by Former Staffer (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a woman who previously worked as a former staffer for him.

  10. Jezebel

    Women Accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Misconduct, Including Rape and Unsolicited Snapchat Dick Pics (opens Jezebel)

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    Jezebel's feed description

    One of the women, a former staffer, alleges Swalwell raped her in 2024 and sexually assaulted her in 2019 while she was a 20-year-old intern.

  11. Lamag

    Eric Swalwell Denies Rape Allegations From Ex Staffer (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Eric Swalwell denies rape and misconduct claims from former staffers as pressure mounts for him to exit California governor race.

  12. Townhall

    The Eric Swalwell Sexual Assault Story Is Now a Total Fiasco (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Multiple women have accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct amid his California governor campaign.

  13. PJ Media

    Did Eric Swalwell Accidentally Prove He's Guilty of Sexual Assault? (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Eric Swalwell faces multiple sexual assault allegations with corroborated claims and legal threats to silence accusers.

  14. New York Post

    Eric Swalwell rape allegations are only the tip of this Democrat-media scandal (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    We won’t shed a tear if Rep. Eric Swalwell quits politics for good after women accused him of sexual misconduct, including rape. Yet perhaps the bigger scandal is that fellow Democrats who kept their yaps shut for years, despite reportedly knowing about his sleazy behavior toward women.

  15. Townhall

    New: Former Model Claims Eric Swalwell Drugged and Raped Her in 2018 (opens Townhall)

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    Model Lonna Drewes accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her during a 2018 press conference.

  16. CBS News

    Latest Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged and raped her (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Lonna Drewes came forward Tuesday with the allegations after the California Democrat announced he would resign from Congress.

  17. CNN

    New accuser says Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A woman said at a news conference that the congressman raped her in 2018 at a Los Angeles-area hotel.

  18. Newsweek

    New accuser says Eric Swalwell drugged her drink before sexual assault (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A California woman publicly accused political figure Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, becoming the fifth accuser.

  19. Fox5 Atlanta

    Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.

  20. KYMA Yuma

    Former Rep. Eric Swalwell's accusers speak out (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    CBS News sat down exclusively with the women who say former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) sexually harassed them.

  21. Lamag

    Eric Swalwell Accused of 2018 Rape at California Hotel (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Rep. Eric Swalwell faces allegations he drugged and raped a woman in 2018. Accuser details claims at Beverly Hills press conference.

  22. The Daily Caller

    Woman Alleges Eric Swalwell Drugged, Raped Her In New Scandal (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    A woman accused former Democrat CA Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her the day after he resigned from Congress, during a press briefing Tuesday.

  23. ABC 7 San Francisco

    New Swalwell accuser says he drugged and raped her in 2018, giving graphic account (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description

    At a press conference in Beverly Hills, Lonna Drewes told a harrowing story of allegedly being drugged, raped and choked by Eric Swalwell in 2018.

  24. New York Post

    Eric Swalwell accused of ‘drugging, choking and raping’ Lonna Drewes after allegedly promising to help her company (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Swalwell is dealing with a myriad of serious sexual misconduct allegations, including a rape accusation.

  25. WMUR

    Woman claims Eric Swalwell drugged, raped her in 2018 (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    As fallout continues for Eric Swalwell, who has since announced his resignation from congressional office amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, a Southern California woman claims Swalwell drugged and raped her.

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