California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018

Associated Press (AP) Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete April 14, 2026 at 08:53 PM

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Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress

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Lonna Drewes publicly accused U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell of rape at a news conference in Beverly Hills on April 14, 2026. Drewes alleges the assault occurred in 2018 at a Southern California hotel, claiming she was drugged and then raped by Swalwell. She plans to report the incident to law enforcement. The accusation follows Swalwell's recent announcement that he would withdraw from the California governor's race and resign from Congress this week, prompted by prior allegations of sexual misconduct from other women. Swalwell's attorney has not yet responded to requests for comment. These allegations include claims of nonconsensual sex, inappropriate messages, and nude photos.

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Drewes said she disclosed the alleged assault to people close to her and documented it in her journal.

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Swalwell denied prior accusations of sexual assault but said he had made unspecified errors in judgment.

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Swalwell dropped out of the California governor’s race and said he would resign from Congress.

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Drewes believes Swalwell drugged her before raping her.

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Lonna Drewes said she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 at a hotel in Southern California.

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Beverly Hills 30% Elias Debaie 40% Southern California 40% Associated Press ×250% Lisa Bloom 50% Congress ×250% California ×470% Lonna Drewes ×480% Eric Swalwell ×790%

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