FBI serves search warrant tied to Swalwell investigation at mansion in Beverly Hills
The FBI executed a search warrant at a Beverly Hills mansion owned by billionaire Stephen Cloobeck as part of an investigation into former Representative Eric Swalwell. The investigation follows allegations of sexual assault against Swalwell, who has since resigned from office.
Why it matters
Details an ongoing federal investigation involving a former high-profile political figure and a prominent donor.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- The FBI served a search warrant at a mansion in Beverly Hills Tuesday morning, and Eyewitness News has learned it is in connection to an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell.
The law enforcement activity unfolded on Roxbury Drive near Benedict Canyon Drive around 7 a.m.
The FBI confirmed the search but says the court documents are sealed. Eyewitness News has learned it is related to an investigation into Swalwell but additional details about what the search entails were not available.
Eyewitness News has also learned that the home where the warrant was executed belongs to billionaire Stephen Cloobeck, who was a major donor to Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign.
"Mr. Cloobeck was not home when the search warrant was executed and continues to have faith in the judicial process of this country," Cloobeck's attorneys said in a statement.
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