# Investigation into Eric Swalwell misconduct allegations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-eric-swalwell-misconduct-allegations
> Updated: 2026-10-27T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 2.

Former Representative Eric Swalwell is the subject of multiple criminal investigations involving allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office sex crimes unit began reviewing a case following a referral from the Los Angeles County sheriff’s victims’ unit in September 2026. These allegations include claims from at least five women, including a former congressional staffer and one accusation of drugging and sexual assault.

Federal involvement has escalated, with the FBI previously seizing electronic devices from Swalwell’s Washington, D.C., home and at a San Francisco airport in August. On October 27, 2026, federal agents executed a search warrant at a Beverly Hills mansion on North Roxbury Drive. The residence is reportedly owned by billionaire developer and political donor Stephen Cloobeck, a supporter of Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign. Law enforcement sources indicated that investigators were seeking electronic devices and records related to prostitution.

Investigators are reportedly utilizing federal civil rights statutes to determine if Swalwell used official government power to silence accusers. Additionally, declassified White House documents have recently detailed a past physical relationship between Swalwell and Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, which took place between 2012 and 2015. The FBI has confirmed the execution of a search warrant in the Los Angeles region but stated that court documents remain sealed and no arrests are currently planned. Swalwell has denied all allegations of criminal wrongdoing, characterizing them as false and politically motivated.

## Claims

- The search is part of an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell. (reported by 29 sources)
- The FBI executed a search warrant at a Beverly Hills mansion on Tuesday. (reported by 28 sources)
- In August, federal agents seized Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport. (reported by 26 sources)
- Swalwell has denied all allegations of criminal wrongdoing. (reported by 24 sources)
- The searched mansion is owned by Stephen Cloobeck. (reported by 23 sources)
- At least five women have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct or rape. (reported by 22 sources)
- Federal prosecutors are using civil rights law to pursue an inquiry into Swalwell's conduct. (reported by 5 sources)
- Swalwell had a physical relationship with Christine Fang between 2012 and 2015. (reported by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: FBI searches Beverly Hills mansion in Eric Swalwell investigation

The FBI searched billionaire Stephen Cloobeck’s Beverly Hills mansion on Tuesday as part of an expanding federal investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell regarding sexual misconduct allegations.

31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fbi-raids-beverly-hills-mansion-in-eric-swalwell-investigation

### 2026-10-15: Eric Swalwell case referred to Los Angeles prosecutors

Los Angeles prosecutors are reviewing sexual assault and misconduct allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell following an investigation by the county sheriff’s office.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eric-swalwell-case-referred-to-los-angeles-prosecutors

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