Federal Agents Search Home of Former Rep. Eric Swalwell Amid Investigation
Federal agents seized electronic devices and searched the Washington home of former Rep. Eric Swalwell as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. The devices were seized at the San Francisco airport, and the search warrant was executed…

San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 20, 2026 —
Federal agents have seized electronic devices and conducted a search of the Washington home belonging to former Rep. Eric Swalwell. These actions are reportedly part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.
The timeline of events indicates that the electronic devices were initially seized at the San Francisco airport. Subsequently, a search warrant was executed at Swalwell’s home on following days.
Sources confirm that Eric Swalwell has denied the allegations that are the subject of the investigation.
Further details regarding the nature of the sexual misconduct allegations or the specific findings from the search were not immediately available. The federal agency conducting the investigation has not released a public statement concerning the matter.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. The specific dates of the seizure and search beyond “subsequent days” were not provided. The exact location of the Washington home was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Steph Rodriguez on ww2.kqed.org, see more information here.
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