FBI raids Beverly Hills mansion in probe involving ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell
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The gist
Federal authorities raided a Beverly Hills mansion tied to the investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
The search follows his April resignation over misconduct allegations he denies.
Background
Eric Swalwell is a former Democratic congressman from Dublin, California, who spent 13 years in the House and resigned in April 2026 while running for California governor. He left and dropped his gubernatorial bid after five women came forward within a week accusing him of sexual assault or harassment, allegations he has denied. Federal and state investigations followed, and the October raid is the latest step in the federal probe into the sexual misconduct allegations.
How it unfolded
- 2015Records revealed Swalwell acknowledged to the FBI that he had a physical relationship with Christina Fang on several occasions.
- Apr 2026Swalwell resigned from Congress and ended his bid for California governor after five women accused him of sexual assault or harassment within a week; he left after being threatened with expulsion.
- Apr 14, 2026Lonna Drewes, one of the women with allegations against Swalwell, held a press conference with her attorneys in Beverly Hills.
- Aug 2026The FBI searched Swalwell's Washington, D.C., home and seized his electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport in an operation tied to the sexual misconduct probe; he was not arrested or detained.
- Oct 27, 2026Federal authorities raided a Beverly Hills mansion on North Roxbury Drive around 7 a.m.; the FBI confirmed the search but said court documents are sealed and no arrests are planned.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- FBI spokesperson Lourdes Arocho said agents were executing a search warrant, court documents are sealed and no arrests are planned.
- Swalwell
- Swalwell apologized for "mistakes in judgment" but said he will "fight the serious, false allegation" made against him.
Still unverified
One person familiar with the probe said the Beverly Hills home is owned by a Swalwell donor; Eyewitness News reported the home belongs to billionaire and former California gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck. Separately, Fang was reported to have suspected ties to China's Ministry of State Security, and her parents were reportedly considered known Chinese intelligence officers.