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

FBI agents executed search warrants over the weekend and seized electronic devices from former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell as part of a criminal probe into sexual misconduct allegations. The investigation is reportedly looking into potential charges related to depriving a person of constitutionally protected rights. This news follows months after Swalwell resigned from Congress amid accusations from multiple women, including rape and unsolicited explicit messages.

• FBI agents executed search warrants and seized electronic devices from former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell.
• The warrants were executed on Saturday night at San Francisco International Airport and on Sunday at his Washington, D.C. residence.
• The seized devices include an iPhone and a MacBook Pro.
• The criminal probe is reportedly investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Swalwell.
• Federal investigators are considering potential charges under Section 242 of Title 18, which criminalizes the willful deprivation of constitutionally protected rights by individuals acting under color of law.
• Swalwell resigned from Congress in April over accusations of sexual assault and other misconduct from several women.
• The bipartisan House Ethics Committee had launched an investigation but it ended with Swalwell’s resignation as he was no longer a member.
• Swalwell acknowledged making ‘mistakes in judgment’ but denied a rape allegation.
• Declassified documents were also released regarding an FBI investigation into Swalwell’s past relationship with Christine Fang, a suspected Chinese intelligence operative.