FBI seizes Swalwells devices at airport as sexual misconduct investigation escalates: sources

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized disgraced congressman and former California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday night, two sources familiar with the incident confirmed to Fox News Digital.Swalwell's home in Washington, D.C.was subsequently searched on Sunday, a source said.Rep.

Eric Swalwell, D-CA, speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing with Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel in the Rayburn House Office Building on September 17, 2025 in Washington, D.C.(Win McNamee/Getty Images)DOJ OPENS INVESTIGATION INTO ERIC SWALWELL OVER SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONSThe devices seized included at least one cell phone.

The devices were taken from the ex-lawmaker related to a probe into sexual misconduct, according to the sources.He was not arrested or detained.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital reached out to Swalwell's attorney.This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Peter D'Abrosca is a politics reporter at Fox News Digital.Get the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use , and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News.

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