Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep.

Key points

• Swalwell's devices were seized at the San Francisco airport on Saturday and agents executed a search warrant at his home a day afterwards, stated the person.
• Swalwell confirmed his resignation from Congress in April after allegations that Swalwell had sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him.
• A message seeking comment was left Thursday with an attorney for Swalwell.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Swalwell's devices were seized at the San Francisco airport on Saturday and agents executed a search warrant at his home a day afterwards, stated the person. This person was not authorized to publicly discuss an ongoing investigation and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Meanwhile, a message seeking comment was left Thursday with an attorney for Swalwell. This person has denied allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The Daily Mail first documented the seizure of Swalwell's devices on Thursday.

Swalwell confirmed his resignation from Congress in April after allegations that Swalwell had sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him. The San Francisco Chronicle, followed by CNN, first documented the allegations. According to CNN additionally, three other women alleged various kinds of sexual misconduct by Swalwell, including sending them unsolicited explicit messages or nude photos.

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