Swalwell Sends Cease-and-Desist Over FBI's Planned Release of Spy Probe Files
Key Takeaways
- Swalwell's lawyers demand FBI halt release of decade-old Swalwell-Fang files.
- The decade-old probe involved a suspected Chinese operative; no charges filed.
- Coverage notes Swalwell is running for California governor amid the dispute.
Swalwell Demands FBI Halt Release
Swalwell sent a cease-and-desist letter to FBI Director Patel.
The probe produced no criminal charges.
His attorneys called the release a transparent attempt to smear him.
FBI Plans to Release Redacted Files
Patel directed agents to redact case files for public release.
The investigation centered on ties to Christine Fang.
Swalwell cut off ties to Fang in 2015.
Legal and Political Controversy
Releasing the files would violate the Privacy Act of 1974.
Congressional Democrats demanded briefings.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27% approval.
Swalwell as Democratic Frontrunner
Swalwell is a leading candidate in a crowded field.
He has key endorsements from organized labor.
His rising profile is colliding with Republican opposition.
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