The Federal Bureau of Investigation carried out a search warrant at the Washington, D.C., home of former U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, D‑California, on Sunday. The operation followed a separate seizure of two electronic devices from Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday.
Details of the seizure
A filing in the Northern District of California identified the items taken at the airport as an Apple iPhone and an Apple MacBook Pro. No charges have been announced against Swalwell at this time.
Background to the investigation
Swalwell resigned from Congress four months ago after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct, including a former staff member who alleged sexual assault. In a statement, Swalwell expressed remorse for past mistakes and pledged to fight what he called “serious, false allegations.”
Earlier this week, the White House released nearly 100 pages of declassified records related to an FBI counter‑intelligence probe into Swalwell’s interactions with a woman believed to be a foreign intelligence operative. The White House referred the matter to the FBI, which declined to comment on the recent search and seizure.
Political context
Swalwell had recently withdrawn from the California gubernatorial race, where he had been considered a leading contender. The investigation and the recent actions by federal authorities add another layer of scrutiny to a former lawmaker whose career ended amid controversy.
While the FBI’s actions are part of an ongoing investigation, the lack of public charges leaves many questions unanswered for constituents and observers of federal law‑enforcement activities.
What’s next?
Federal investigators have not disclosed the next steps in the probe. The court filing and the device seizure suggest that the FBI is gathering evidence related to the counter‑intelligence inquiry. As the investigation proceeds, further developments are likely to be reported by national and local media outlets.
For now, the focus remains on the legal process and the implications for a former member of Congress who continues to deny wrongdoing while acknowledging past personal errors.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
