Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a search warrant Tuesday morning at a Beverly Hills mansion as part of an ongoing probe into former California Congressman Eric Swalwell. The warrant was issued for a home on North Roxbury Drive owned by billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, a former California gubernatorial candidate and Democratic Party donor.
FBI spokeswoman Lourdes Arocho confirmed that agents were executing a search warrant, noting that court papers remain sealed and no arrests were anticipated. Swalwell, a Democrat from Dublin, withdrew from the California governor's race and resigned from Congress in April following allegations of sexual assault against a former employee and inappropriate behavior toward other women.
He has denied all accusations. Cloobeck had donated over $1 million to Swalwell's campaign.
Reports indicate Swalwell had been residing in the mansion and conducting political meetings there until Cloobeck evicted him following the allegations. This raid is part of an extensive federal investigation.
In August, agents seized Swalwell's electronics, raided his Washington residence, and briefly detained him at San Francisco International Airport. Investigators suspect Swalwell may have violated federal civil rights laws by abusing governmental authority.
Separate investigations are underway in New York and Los Angeles County. Cloobeck, 64, who built his fortune in the timeshare industry by selling his Las Vegas-based Diamond Resorts for $2.2 billion, was arrested in May on charges of allegedly obstructing a witness.
The FBI's Los Angeles field office verified the raid was related to an ongoing criminal investigation, though the Justice Department declined further comment. The legal proceedings continue to draw significant public attention as federal authorities piece together the timeline of events.
Legal experts suggest that the scope of the investigation indicates a high level of scrutiny regarding the intersection of political influence and personal conduct. The involvement of high-profile donors like Cloobeck adds a layer of complexity to the case.
As the investigation progresses, the FBI continues to gather digital and physical evidence from various locations associated with the former congressman. The agency has maintained a strict policy of non-disclosure regarding the specific details of the evidence collected.
The political fallout from these events has been significant, leaving a void in the local Democratic leadership. Observers are closely watching how the legal system handles the allegations against a former high-ranking official.
Further updates are expected as the court-sealed documents are reviewed by the presiding judge. For now, the focus remains on the forensic analysis of the seized materials and the ongoing interviews with potential witnesses.