Another woman accuses Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018
Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.
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Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.
Lonna Drewes alleges that Rep. Eric Swalwell drugged and raped her in 2018 at a Southern California hotel, following a meeting at a restaurant opening. She plans to report the incident to law enforcement, supported by journal entries, text messages, and therapy session notes.
Lonna Drewes accuses former congressman Eric Swalwell of raping her in a West Hollywood hotel in 2018 and plans to make a formal report to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office. Swalwell's attorney has denied the allegations, calling them false and fabricated.
Another woman has come forward with allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, claiming the California Democrat drugged and raped her after he offered to help her career in 2018. Swalwell announced Sunday that he would be ending his campaign for governor of California and said Monday he planned to resign from Congress.
Lonna Drewes alleges Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell drugged and raped her at a Beverly Hills hotel in 2018. She plans to report the incident to authorities, with her attorney stating they will present evidence to the authorities but not the media.
Lonna Drewes has come forward to accuse Congressman Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, detailing an alleged incident in 2018 where she claims Swalwell drugged and raped her in a hotel room. Swalwell is facing mounting legal trouble and has announced his resignation from Congress.
Representative Eric Swalwell, the Democratic frontrunner in the race to be governor of California, has suspended his campaign amid a series of sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
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