New security footage shows the moment FBI agents confront Swalwell
Swalwell, 45, surrendered electronic devices, including his cell phone, as part of a federal criminal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied.
TL;DR
- Newly released security footage shows Eric Swalwell being confronted by FBI agents at San Francisco Airport.
- Agents executed a search warrant, and Swalwell surrendered electronic devices including his cell phone.
- The federal investigation is related to sexual misconduct allegations, which Swalwell denies.
- Agents also searched Swalwell's home in Washington D.C.
- Swalwell previously resigned from Congress and dropped his bid for California governor due to the allegations.
- The investigation into Swalwell began in April, with the Department of Justice, Manhattan District Attorney's Office, and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department involved.
- Swalwell has acknowledged making 'mistakes in judgment' and apologized to his wife, Brittany Watts.
- The article also references Swalwell's past connection with Chinese national 'Fang Fang', though he is not accused of wrongdoing in that matter.
- Several women have made sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell, including claims of rape and sending unsolicited pictures.