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Model alleges Rep. Eric Swalwell raped her after drugging her drink in 2018

At a Beverly Hills news conference on April 14, 2026, model Lonna Drewes accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018 and said she will file a police report, while prosecutors and other alleged victims pursue related inquiries.

Apr 14th 2026 · United States

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  • Lonna Drewes told a April 14, 2026 Beverly Hills news briefing that she was drugged, choked and raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell during a 2018 encounter.
  • Drewes said she became incapacitated after one glass of wine, did not get a rape exam at the time, and documented the incident in a calendar.
  • Her attorneys Lisa Bloom and Arick Fudali said they will file a police report and provide messages, journals and photos to investigators.
  • The Manhattan district attorney has opened an inquiry and other women have since come forward with similar accusations.
  • Swalwell said on Monday he would resign from Congress amid a wave of sexual assault allegations.

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