Trending Now - Eric Swalwell Resigns Amid Growing Sexual Misconduct Allegations
WHO:
NBC News - Lonna Drewes, 50, stated she was drugged and raped by Eric Swalwell in 2018 while working as a model and running a fashion software company.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes described her experience, stating, "I disclosed the assault to the people closest to me."
NBC News - Lonna Drewes plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department regarding her allegations against Eric Swalwell.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes, 50, stated she was working as a model and running a fashion software company at the time of the alleged assault.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes described her experience, stating, "I disclosed the assault to the people closest to me."
NBC News - Lonna Drewes plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department regarding her allegations against Eric Swalwell.
CNN - Lonna Drewes, a woman who accused Swalwell of sexual assault, and her attorney, Lisa Bloom.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes, 50, stated she was working as a model and running a fashion software company at the time of the alleged assault.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes described her experience, stating, "I disclosed the assault to the people closest to me."
NBC News - Lonna Drewes plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department regarding her allegations against Eric Swalwell.
Fox News - Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., stated, "He [Swalwell] became very good at being a predator," reflecting on his friendship with Swalwell.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes, 50, stated she was working as a model and running a fashion software company at the time of the alleged assault.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes described her experience, stating, "He raped me and he choked me, and while he was choking me, I lost consciousness and I thought I died."
Fox News - Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., stated, "He [Swalwell] became very good at being a predator," reflecting on his friendship with Swalwell.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes, 50, stated she was working as a model and running a fashion software company at the time of the alleged assault.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes, a new accuser, stated she was drugged and raped by Eric Swalwell in 2018.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes described her experience, stating, "He raped me and he choked me, and while he was choking me, I lost consciousness and I thought I died."
NBC News - Lonna Drewes plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department regarding her allegations against Eric Swalwell.
Fox News - Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., stated, "Eric Swalwell lied to all of us," expressing regret over his friendship with Swalwell.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes, 50, stated she plans to file a police report regarding her allegations against Eric Swalwell.
NBC News - Drewes described her experience, stating, "I did not want to live anymore," reflecting on the impact of the alleged assault on her mental health.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes, a new accuser, stated she was drugged and raped by Eric Swalwell in 2018.
Fox News - Eric Swalwell, former U.S. Representative from California, has been accused by at least five women of sexual misconduct and assault.
CNN - Lonna Drewes, a woman who accused Swalwell of sexual assault, and her attorney, Lisa Bloom.
NBC News - Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., a close friend of Swalwell, who expressed regret over his support for Swalwell.
ABC News - A woman who claimed Swalwell raped her in 2018.
WHAT:
NBC News - Swalwell officially resigned from Congress on April 14th, 2026, amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
NBC News - Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor of California on April 10th, 2026, due to the allegations.
NBC News - Drewes plans to provide text messages, journal entries, and photographs to the police as part of her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - Swalwell officially resigned from Congress on April 14th, 2026, amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
NBC News - Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor of California on April 10th, 2026, due to the allegations.
NBC News - Drewes plans to provide text messages, journal entries, and photographs to the police as part of her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the case against Swalwell, which remains in its preliminary stages.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes plans to provide text messages, journal entries, and photographs to the police as part of her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the case against Swalwell, which remains in its preliminary stages.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes plans to provide text messages, journal entries, and photographs to the police as part of her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the case against Swalwell, which remains in its preliminary stages.
NBC News - Swalwell officially resigned from Congress on April 14th, 2026, amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
NBC News - Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor of California on April 10th, 2026, due to the allegations.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes plans to provide text messages, journal entries, and photographs to the police as part of her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the case against Swalwell, which remains in its preliminary stages.
NBC News - Swalwell officially resigned from Congress on April 14th, 2026, amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
NBC News - Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor of California on April 10th, 2026, due to the allegations.
NBC News - Lonna Drewes plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department regarding her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - Drewes stated, "I did not want to live anymore," reflecting on the impact of the alleged assault on her mental health.
NBC News - Drewes disclosed that she recorded the events of the alleged assault in her handwritten calendar and documented its impact during therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
NBC News - Drewes mentioned that she had been considering a run for Beverly Hills City Council at the time of the alleged assault.
CNN - Lonna Drewes plans to file a police report regarding her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - Drewes described her experience, stating, "He raped me and he choked me, and while he was choking me, I lost consciousness and I thought I died."
Fox News - Swalwell officially resigned from Congress on April 14th, 2026, amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
CNN - Swalwell announced his resignation effective immediately, stating he was "deeply sorry" for "mistakes in judgment" and would fight the allegations against him.
NBC News - Drewes alleged that Swalwell drugged, raped, and choked her in 2018.
CBS News - Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor of California on April 10th, 2026, due to the allegations.
WHERE:
NBC News - The alleged assault by Drewes took place in a hotel room in the Los Angeles area.
CNN - The alleged assault by Drewes took place in a hotel room in the Los Angeles area.
Fox News - Swalwell's resignation was announced in Washington, D.C.
WHEN:
NBC News - Drewes held a press conference on April 14th, 2026, to detail her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - Drewes held a press conference on April 14th, 2026, to detail her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - Drewes held a press conference on April 14th, 2026, to detail her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - Drewes held a press conference on April 14th, 2026, to detail her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - Drewes held a press conference on April 14th, 2026, to detail her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - Drewes held a press conference on April 14th, 2026, to detail her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - Drewes held a press conference on April 14th, 2026, to detail her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - Drewes held a press conference on April 14th, 2026, to detail her allegations against Swalwell.
NBC News - Drewes held a press conference on April 14th, 2026, to detail her allegations.
Fox News - Swalwell resigned on April 14th, 2026.
CNN - Drewes held a press conference on April 14th, 2026, to detail her allegations.
CBS News - Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign was suspended on April 10th, 2026.
WHY:
NBC News - Drewes expressed that her delay in taking action against Swalwell was "driven by fear, not doubt," regarding his political power and connections.
NBC News - Drewes stated her motivation for speaking out was to support other women who had come forward with allegations against Swalwell, saying, "My motivation was for other girls."
NBC News - Drewes expressed that her delay in taking action against Swalwell was "driven by fear, not doubt," regarding his political power and connections.
NBC News - Drewes stated her motivation for speaking out was to support other women who had come forward with allegations against Swalwell, saying, "My motivation was for other girls."
NBC News - Drewes expressed that her delay in taking action against Swalwell was "driven by fear, not doubt," regarding his political power and connections.
NBC News - Drewes stated her motivation for speaking out was to support other women who had come forward with allegations against Swalwell, saying, "My motivation was for other girls."
NBC News - Drewes expressed that her delay in taking action against Swalwell was "driven by fear, not doubt," regarding his political power and connections.
NBC News - Drewes stated her motivation for speaking out was to support other women who had come forward with allegations against Swalwell, saying, "My motivation was for other girls."
NBC News - Drewes expressed that her delay in taking action against Swalwell was "driven by fear, not doubt," regarding his political power and connections.
NBC News - Drewes stated her motivation for speaking out was to support other women who had come forward with allegations against Swalwell, saying, "My motivation was for other girls."
CNN - Gallego acknowledged that he had heard "rumors" over the years of Swalwell being "flirty," but he denied knowledge of any sexual assault allegations.
NBC News - Drewes stated her motivation for speaking out was to support other women who had come forward with allegations against Swalwell, saying, "My motivation was for other girls."
CNN - Drewes expressed her motivation for speaking out was to support other women who had come forward with allegations against Swalwell, stating, "My motivation was for other girls."
Fox News - The resignation followed mounting pressure from colleagues and allegations of sexual misconduct.
NBC News - Gallego stated that he felt manipulated by Swalwell and expressed regret for not confronting him about rumors of inappropriate behavior.
HOW:
NBC News - Drewes documented the events of the alleged assault in her handwritten calendar and discussed its impact during therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
NBC News - Drewes documented the events of the alleged assault in her handwritten calendar and discussed its impact during therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
NBC News - Drewes documented the events of the alleged assault in her handwritten calendar and discussed its impact during therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
NBC News - Drewes documented the events of the alleged assault in her handwritten calendar and discussed its impact during therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
NBC News - Drewes documented the events of the alleged assault in her handwritten calendar and discussed its impact during therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
NBC News - Drewes disclosed that she recorded the events of the alleged assault in her handwritten calendar and documented its impact during therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
NBC News - Drewes disclosed that she recorded the events of the alleged assault in her handwritten calendar and documented its impact during therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
NBC News - Drewes plans to provide text messages, journal entries, and photographs to the police as part of her allegations against Swalwell.
The Guardian - Drewes claimed Swalwell offered to connect her with investors and invited her to his hotel room under the pretense of discussing paperwork, where she alleged the assault occurred.
CNN - Drewes claimed that Swalwell offered to connect her with investors and invited her to his hotel room under the pretense of discussing paperwork, where she alleged the assault occurred.
Fox News - Swalwell's resignation was prompted by an impending expulsion vote from Congress due to the allegations against him.
(UPDATED April 15, 2026 23:11 UTC)
Lonna Drewes, a 50-year-old model and fashion software entrepreneur, has accused Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018, and she plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department regarding these allegations. Swalwell officially resigned from Congress on Tuesday, after suspending his campaign for governor of California on Friday due to the misconduct allegations, while Drewes held a press conference on the same day to share her story and provide evidence such as text messages and journal entries. She explained that her delay in coming forward was due to fear of Swalwell's political influence, but she felt compelled to speak out to support other women who have made similar allegations against him.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 21:13 UTC)
Lonna Drewes, who has accused Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, held a press conference on Tuesday, where she detailed her allegations and announced plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Swalwell officially resigned from Congress the same day, following a suspension of his campaign for governor of California on Friday, due to these allegations. Drewes, who documented the events in her calendar and discussed them in therapy, emphasized that her decision to come forward was motivated by a desire to support other women who have made similar claims.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 17:19 UTC)
Lonna Drewes held a press conference on Tuesday, where she detailed her allegations against Eric Swalwell, stating she was working as a model and running a fashion software company at the time of the alleged assault. Drewes plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and will provide text messages, journal entries, and photographs as part of her case, which is currently under preliminary investigation. She expressed that her decision to come forward was motivated by a desire to support other women who have made similar allegations, explaining that her previous delay was driven by fear of Swalwell's political power and connections.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 15:18 UTC)
Lonna Drewes held a press conference on Tuesday, detailing her allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell, stating that he raped and choked her during an assault, which left her unconscious. Drewes plans to provide text messages, journal entries, and photographs to the police as part of her claims, while the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating the case, which is still in its preliminary stages. Swalwell officially resigned from Congress on Tuesday and suspended his campaign for governor of California on Friday, with Drewes expressing that her delay in coming forward was driven by fear of his political power, but she felt compelled to speak out to support other women.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 13:19 UTC)
Senator Ruben Gallego reflected on his friendship with Eric Swalwell, stating that Swalwell "became very good at being a predator," as Lonna Drewes, who claims to have been assaulted by Swalwell, held a press conference on Tuesday. Drewes, who was working as a model and running a fashion software company at the time of the alleged incident, plans to provide text messages, journal entries, and photographs to the police as part of her allegations, which are currently under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. She explained that her delay in coming forward was "driven by fear, not doubt," due to Swalwell's political power and connections, and she has documented the events in her handwritten calendar while discussing their impact in therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 11:17 UTC)
Lonna Drewes has come forward with serious allegations against Eric Swalwell, claiming she was drugged and raped by him in 2018, an experience she described as traumatic, stating, "He raped me and he choked me, and while he was choking me, I lost consciousness and I thought I died." Drewes held a press conference on Tuesday, to share her story and announced her plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, motivated by a desire to support other women who have made similar allegations against Swalwell. Swalwell officially resigned from Congress on Tuesday, after suspending his campaign for governor of California on Friday, amid these allegations.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 07:20 UTC)
Senator Ruben Gallego from Arizona expressed regret over his friendship with Eric Swalwell, stating, "Eric Swalwell lied to all of us." Lonna Drewes held a press conference on Tuesday, where she announced plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department regarding her allegations against Swalwell, revealing the profound impact of the alleged assault on her mental health by saying, "I did not want to live anymore." Drewes also shared that she had meticulously documented the events of the alleged assault in her handwritten calendar and during therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 05:40 UTC)
Lonna Drewes, age 50, announced plans to file a police report regarding her allegations against Eric Swalwell during a press conference on Tuesday. She shared that she had documented the events of the alleged assault in her handwritten calendar and noted its impact on her mental health during therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut. Drewes expressed that her motivation for coming forward was to support other women with similar allegations, stating, "My motivation was for other girls," and she intends to provide text messages, journal entries, and photographs to the police as part of her case.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 03:58 UTC)
Lonna Drewes held a press conference on Tuesday, where she accused Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018, stating, "He raped me and he choked me, and while he was choking me, I lost consciousness and I thought I died." Drewes plans to file a police report regarding her allegations and expressed that her motivation for speaking out is to support other women who have come forward with similar claims against Swalwell, saying, "My motivation was for other girls." She described how Swalwell had invited her to his hotel room under the pretense of discussing paperwork, where she alleges the assault took place.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 01:21 UTC)
Eric Swalwell has officially resigned from Congress amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct, including accusations from at least five women. on Tuesday, Lonna Drewes held a press conference detailing her claims that Swalwell drugged, raped, and choked her in a hotel room in the Los Angeles area back in 2018. Swalwell announced his resignation effective immediately, expressing deep regret for his "mistakes in judgment" and vowing to fight the allegations against him. His resignation follows mounting pressure from colleagues, including Senator Ruben Gallego, who expressed regret for supporting Swalwell and felt manipulated by him. Prior to his resignation, Swalwell had suspended his campaign for governor of California on Friday due to these allegations.