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FBI Seizes Devices From Eric Swalwell in Misconduct Probe

FBI agents executed search warrants and seized electronic devices from former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, searching his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, according to sources. Swalwell served as a U.S. representative from California.

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

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Eric Swalwell federal sexual misconduct investigation

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Federal agents executed search warrants and seized electronic devices from former Representative Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an active federal sexual misconduct investigation. The inquiry is reportedly using civil rights statutes to scrutinize Swalwell's conduct.

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Federal agents executed search warrants to seize Eric Swalwell's electronic devices and search his home, formalizing the investigative actions.

In this event FBI raids Eric Swalwell’s home amid sexual assault claims inquiry – report Earlier coverage

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NPR Published 21 August 2026

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

CBS Published 20 August 2026

FBI seizes Swalwell's devices, executes warrants in sexual misconduct probe

FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.

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