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Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman from California. The devices were taken from him at the San Francisco airport on a Saturday.
An investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct is underway against former Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman from California. As part of this investigation, federal agents have seized electronic devices from Swalwell.
The devices were taken from him at the San Francisco airport on a Saturday. A search warrant was also executed at his home the following day.
Further details about the investigation and the allegations against Swalwell are available from the source, including his denial of the allegations and his resignation from Congress in April.
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Category: News Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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