FBI Investigation of Eric Swalwell in California
The Pure Report account · 5 sources · as of Aug 22, 12:45 UTC
Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. The investigation is related to accusations made against Swalwell by Lonna Drewes.
What we know
- Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
receipt
“Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California.” — verbatim from NPR — Top Stories · article
Attributed reporting
- According to New York Post, Arick Fudali, one of the attorneys representing Lonna Drewes, who recently accused former Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, recently said he was caught off guard by the federal investigation happening, seeing as his client wasn't contacted.
receipt
“Arick Fudali, one of the attorneys representing Lonna Drewes, who recently accused former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) of sexual assault, recently said he was caught off guar by the federal investigation happening, seeing as his client wasn't contacted.” — verbatim from New York Post · article
Framing spectrum · 5 outlets
Coverage patterns
Earliest report in our feed set (publisher timestamps): NPR (left), Aug 21, 05:49 UTC.
| Lean | Outlets | Articles | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left | 1 | 2 | NPR |
| Right | 2 | 3 | Fox News, New York Post |
Report-by-report timeline · 5
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Compare the coverage
LEANS LEFT 4 Wire-neutral Federal agents conduct search of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's home in misconduct investigation NPR — Politics
LEANS LEFT 4 Wire-neutral Federal agents search Eric Swalwell's home and seize devices in misconduct investigation New York Post
LEANS RIGHT 30 Mainstream Attorney for Eric Swalwell Accuser Surprised by FBI Investigation Fox News — Latest
LEANS RIGHT 36 Mainstream Democrats Respond to McCarthy's Actions Against Swalwell Amid New FBI Records Fox News — Politics
LEANS RIGHT 36 Mainstream Democrats Respond to McCarthy's Actions Against Swalwell Amid New FBI Findings