The FBI searched a Beverly Hills home linked to donor Stephen Cloobeck
The FBI searched a Beverly Hills home linked to billionaire political donor Stephen Cloobeck on Tuesday, Oct. 27, under a court-authorized warrant, the bureau told ABC News. Law Commentary reported agents sought electronic devices and records related to prostitution. ABC News, citing sources, said former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell does not live there but is believed to have stayed there.
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The FBI searched a Beverly Hills home linked to Stephen Cloobeck, a billionaire political donor to former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, as part of an ongoing criminal investigation connected to Swalwell. The FBI told ABC News it was executing a court-authorized warrant in the Los Angeles region but offered no further comment. The Washington Post reported that the search was part of an investigation into sexual-assault allegations against Swalwell. Law Commentary said agents were seeking electronic devices and records related to prostitution. ABC News, citing sources, reported that Swalwell does not live at the home but is believed to have stayed there. The Sacramento Bee reported that Cloobeck had bankrolled Swalwell until earlier this year. Law Commentary said allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct drove Swalwell from Congress and ended his campaign for governor.
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- Law Commentary — FBI Raids Billionaire Donor's Mansion in Eric Swalwell Sex Probe | Law Commentary
- The Washington Post — FBI searches California mansion as part of Eric Swalwell investigation - The Washington Post
- ABC News — FBI searches home connected to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell - ABC News
- Reuters — FBI raids home of Eric Swalwell's billionaire donor
- The Sacramento Bee — FBI searches home of Stephen Cloobeck, ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell donor
Verifier’s note
The Washington Post, ABC News, Reuters, The Sacramento Bee, and Law Commentary all report the October 27 search of a California home connected to Eric Swalwell as part of an investigation. The reporting is within the proposed event’s stated timing.