Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Investigates 2018 Sexual Assault Allegation Against Rep. Eric Swalwell
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department opened an investigation on Tuesday into claims that U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell raped Lonna Drewes in a West Hollywood hotel room in July 2018. Drewes detailed the allegations at a press conference in Beverly Hills on April 14, 2026. Swalwell resigned from Congress effective hours after the press conference.
breitbart.com# Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Opens Investigation into Alleged Rape The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department opened an investigation on Tuesday into claims that Eric Swalwell raped Lonna Drewes in a West Hollywood hotel room in July 2018.
The department's Special Victims Bureau is investigating a case involving a female adult who reported being sexually assaulted by Swalwell. CNBC reported the details of the investigation.
Lonna Drewes held a press conference in Beverly Hills, California, on April 14, 2026, where she alleged that Swalwell sexually assaulted her. Drewes stated: 'He invited me to two public events. ' She added that on the third occasion, Swalwell invited her to a political event but said he needed to get paperwork from his hotel room.
Drewes stated: 'I believe he drugged my drink. ' She said that when she arrived at his hotel room, she was already incapacitated and could not move her arms or body. ' Attorney Lisa Bloom stated that she would be filing a police report detailing Drewes' allegations against Swalwell.
Swalwell Resigns from Congress Amid Allegations Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday.
Swalwell's resignation became effective several hours after Drewes' press conference on April 14, 2026. Swalwell is 45 years old and has three children with his wife. Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday.
District Attorney Assigns Sex Crimes Division Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated: 'Our office has assigned our Sex Crimes Division to work closely with law enforcement partners as this investigation unfolds.
' The investigation follows reports of the alleged assault in July 2018.
Additional Investigation in New York Eric Swalwell is under criminal investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in New York City in connection with another alleged assault.
CNBC reported on the Los Angeles investigation and related developments.
Story Timeline
5 events- 2026-04-14
Lonna Drewes holds press conference alleging rape by Eric Swalwell; resignation becomes effective hours later.
2 sourcesunattributed · Lonna Drewes - 2026-04-13 (Monday)
Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress.
1 sourceunattributed - 2026-04-12 (Sunday)
Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor.
1 sourceunattributed - 2026-04-15 (Tuesday)
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department opens investigation into 2018 rape allegation.
1 sourceLos Angeles County Sheriff's Department - 2018-07
Alleged rape of Lonna Drewes by Eric Swalwell in West Hollywood hotel room.
1 sourceLonna Drewes
Potential Impact
- 01
Swalwell's political career ends with resignation from Congress and suspended governor campaign.
- 02
Los Angeles County DA's involvement ensures coordinated response with law enforcement.
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Allegations prompt police report filing by Lisa Bloom on behalf of Drewes.
- 04
Public scrutiny increases on Swalwell's personal life, including his marriage and family.
- 05
Ongoing investigations in Los Angeles and New York may lead to criminal charges.
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