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FBI searches home connected to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell

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Faulders, K., Barr, L., & Date, J. (2026, October 27). FBI searches home connected to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/Politics/fbi-searches-home-connected-former-california-rep-eric/story?id=137609856

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ABC News (US) · collected 2026-10-27 · by Katherine Faulders, Luke Barr, Jack Date

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The FBI conducted a search at a Southern California home connected to former Representative Eric Swalwell based on a court-authorized warrant. While Swalwell does not live in the property, he reportedly stayed there temporarily. The bureau confirmed the operation but declined further comment, and ABC News is seeking additional information from Swalwell's attorney.
Written by AI on 2026-10-29, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Federal agents searched the Beverly Hills mansion of Stephen Cloobeck, a wealthy developer and major donor to ex-Congressman Eric Swalwell, on Tuesday as part of an ongoing federal investigation. The FBI conducted the search, which was related to accusations of sexual misconduct against Swalwell. Agents carried high-powered rifles and used night-vision goggles during the operation at Cloobeck’s $26 million property. Cloobeck had cut ties with Swalwell in April amid mounting allegations but remained a significant benefactor, contributing over $1 million to Swalwell's gubernatorial bid. Swalwell has denied any criminal wrongdoing and is under investigation by multiple authorities due to accusations of sexual assault and rape from several women.

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"Early this morning the FBI conducted an operation in the Los Angeles region related to an ongoing criminal investigation," the FBI told ABC News, adding "We have no further comment.” Swalwell doesn’t live in the home that is being searched, but it is believed he stayed in the home for a time, sources told ABC News.
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FBI searches home connected to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell · assertive framing

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FBI searches home connected to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell The FBI confirmed the search to ABC News. asserted
FBI → search → News
The FBI is carrying out a court-authorized search warrant at a home in Southern California, according to an FBI spokesperson. uncertain
FBI → carry → spokesperson
Sources have told ABC News that the search is connected to an ongoing investigation into former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell. asserted
search → tell → Swalwell
"Early this morning the FBI conducted an operation in the Los Angeles region related to an ongoing criminal investigation," the FBI told ABC News, adding "We have no further comment.” Swalwell doesn’t live in the home that is being searched, but it is believed he stayed in the home for a time, sources told ABC News. asserted
sources → conduct → News
ABC News has reached out to an attorney for Swalwell for comment. asserted
News → reach → comment
This is a developing story. asserted
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