Fifth woman alleges sexual misconduct by US Representative Eric Swalwell - Reuters
Fifth woman alleges sexual misconduct by US Representative Eric Swalwell Reuters
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"I did not consent to any sexual activity."
— Lonna Drewes , Other
"I thought I had died."
— Lonna Drewes , Other
"My delay in going public was driven by fear of Mr Swalwell’s political power."
— Lonna Drewes , Other
"He raped me, and he choked me. And while he was choking me, I lost consciousness. And I thought I died. I did not consent to any sexual activity."
— Lonna Drewes , Other
"These accusations are false, fabricated and deeply offensive — a calculated and transparent political hit job designed to destroy the reputation of a man who has spent nearly twenty years in public service."
— Sara Azari , Other
"I couldn't move my arms or my body."
— Lonna Drewes , Other
"I did not consent to any sexual activity."
— Lonna Drewes , Other
"mistakes in judgments I've made in my past"
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
Key People
Eric Swalwell is a U.S. Representative from California.
Lisa Bloom is the attorney representing Lonna Drewes.
Lonna Drewes is a woman who has accused Eric Swalwell of sexual assault.
Sara Azari is the attorney representing Eric Swalwell.
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Lonna Drewes accuses Rep. Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018, the fifth such allegation. Swalwell has resigned from Congress and suspended his gubernatorial campaign in California.
Lonna Drewes accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018, marking the fifth allegation against the congressman. Swalwell has resigned from Congress and suspended his gubernatorial campaign in California.
Lonna Drewes details an alleged 2018 incident with Rep. Swalwell, accusing him of drugging and raping her. Swalwell has resigned from Congress and withdrawn from the California gubernatorial race.
Lonna Drewes accuses Rep. Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018, marking the fifth allegation against the congressman. Swalwell has resigned from Congress and suspended his gubernatorial campaign in California.
Lonna Drewes alleges Rep. Swalwell drugged and raped her in 2018, the fifth such accusation. Swalwell has resigned from Congress and suspended his gubernatorial campaign in California.
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