Lonna Drewes Accuses Eric Swalwell Of Drugging And Raping Her In 2018

Lonna Drewes publicly accused former Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018.

“Woman accuses former Rep”

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She said she did not consent to any sexual activity and lost consciousness, thinking she died.

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Drewes had met Swalwell socially three times and considered him a friend; his wife was pregnant at the time.

She did not file a police report at the time due to fear of his political power and law enforcement connections.

Drewes plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office.

Her attorney, Lisa Bloom, called Swalwell's earlier public response blather and spin.

Swalwell resigned from Congress and withdrew from the governor's race.

He denied each and every sexual misconduct allegation.

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The Manhattan District Attorney's Office was also investigating Swalwell.

The House Ethics Committee planned to take up inquiries into both Swalwell and Gonzales.

Coverage diverged on the number of accusers but the core narrative was consistent.

Drewes described the profound impact on her mental health.

“- Published Another woman has alleged that Eric Swalwell raped her, adding to a growing list of misconduct allegations against the former Democratic lawmaker”

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She was considering a run for city council at the time.

Bloom emphasized accountability versus silence, not politics.

The unfolding investigation created a political crisis.

Swalwell was forced to exit public office.