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FBI searches Beverly Hills mansion in Eric Swalwell investigation
Federal agents executed a search warrant at a Beverly Hills mansion on Tuesday morning, targeting the residence of billionaire developer Stephen Cloobeck. The operation is reportedly connected to an ongoing criminal investigation involving former U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell.
Cloobeck, the founder of Diamond Resorts International and a former supporter of Swalwell’s political campaigns, was not home during the search. Law enforcement sources indicated that investigators were seeking electronic devices and records related to prostitution. The FBI confirmed the operation in the Los Angeles region but noted that court documents remain under seal and no arrests were planned at the scene.
The raid marks a significant escalation in the federal probe into Swalwell, who resigned from Congress and withdrew from the California gubernatorial race in April following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. These allegations include claims of sexual assault and rape from at least five women, including a former congressional staffer.
This investigation follows previous federal actions in August, when agents seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport and searched his Washington, D.C., residence. Swalwell has denied all allegations of criminal wrongdoing, characterizing them as false and politically motivated.
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Beverly Hills · Christine Fang · Eric Swalwell · FBI · Stephen Cloobeck
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 22 SOURCES] At least five women have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct or rape. www.tampafp.com · www.lifezette.com · san.com · whdh.com · www.singtaousa.com · +17 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] The searched mansion is owned by Stephen Cloobeck. krmg.com · www.bangordailynews.com · www.independent.co.uk · nypost.com · www.singtaousa.com · +18 more
- [● 26 SOURCES] In August, federal agents seized Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport. americanwirenews.com · www.tampafp.com · www.lifezette.com · san.com · whdh.com · +21 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Federal prosecutors are using civil rights law to pursue an inquiry into Swalwell's conduct. americanwirenews.com · nypost.com · www.tampafp.com · californiaglobe.com · www.nguoi-viet.com
- [● 28 SOURCES] The FBI executed a search warrant at a Beverly Hills mansion on Tuesday. americanwirenews.com · www.tampafp.com · krmg.com · www.lifezette.com · san.com · +23 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] The search is part of an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell. americanwirenews.com · www.tampafp.com · www.lifezette.com · san.com · whdh.com · +24 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] Swalwell has denied all allegations of criminal wrongdoing. krmg.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.singtaousa.com · americanwirenews.com · mymotherlode.com · +19 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Swalwell had a physical relationship with Christine Fang between 2012 and 2015. americanwirenews.com · www.tampafp.com · san.com · www.lifezette.com