Lonna Drewes Alleges Sexual Misconduct Against Eric Swalwell

Lonna Drewes has emerged as the fifth woman to publicly accuse California Democrat and Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct. A former model and software company owner, Drewes made her allegations during a press conference in Beverly Hills accompanied by her attorney, Lisa Bloom.

Details of the Allegations Against Swalwell

At the press conference, Drewes recounted an alleged incident from 2018, claiming that Swalwell drugged, raped, and choked her until she lost consciousness, fearing she would die. She explained that the encounter occurred when she met Swalwell while living and working in Beverly Hills. At the time, she was running a fashion software company, and Swalwell allegedly offered to leverage his political connections to assist her business.

Encounter and Its Aftermath

Drewes described their third meeting, where they attended a restaurant opening and planned to attend a political event afterward. According to her, Swalwell suggested they stop by his hotel room to retrieve paperwork. Although Drewes had consumed only one glass of wine earlier that evening, she detailed feeling incapacitated and "heavy" upon reaching the hotel.

She asserted that she did not consent to any sexual activity and was physically unable to resist. Notably, Drewes did not report the incident to the police back in 2018, citing intimidation from Swalwell’s political power and his family’s ties to law enforcement. However, she documented the event in a journal and discussed it in therapy. These records are intended to support her legal claim against Swalwell.

Other Women Making Allegations

Drewes is not alone; four other women have come forward with serious accusations against Eric Swalwell, prompting his recent resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race. Here’s a summary of their allegations:

• Former Congressional Aide: One woman alleged that Swalwell raped her in a New York City hotel room in 2024 while she was heavily intoxicated despite her repeated pleas to stop. She also recounted a second incident from 2019, where she woke up naked in his hotel room, unable to remember the night.

• Social Media Connection: Another woman who met Swalwell through social media reported that he touched and kissed her without consent. She recounted feeling incapacitated during an in-person meeting and later found herself in his hotel room, with gaps in her memory of the events.

• Digital Harassment Victims: Two additional women accused Swalwell of digital harassment, claiming he sent unsolicited explicit messages and nude photographs via platforms like Snapchat after initiating contact under the pretense of professional mentorship.

Swalwell’s Response

In light of these allegations, Eric Swalwell has "categorically and unequivocally" denied all claims of sexual assault and rape through his attorney, Sara Azari. While he acknowledged having made "mistakes in judgment" regarding his personal life, he maintains that the criminal accusations against him are false.

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