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New Allegations Emerge Against Rep. Eric Swalwell In Sexual Assault Case

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A woman named Lonna Drewes has publicly accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of raping her in 2018 at a hotel in Los Angeles. During a news conference, Drewes, accompanied by attorney Lisa Bloom, indicated plans to report the incident to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Swalwell, who recently withdrew from the California governor's race amid previous allegations of sexual misconduct, has denied all claims against him. Drewes stated that she felt incapacitated during the alleged assault and revealed that her decision to come forward was motivated by a desire to support other women who have accused Swalwell. She did not report the incident at the time due to fear, but is now taking action to seek justice.

Key Details: • Lonna Drewes plans to report the incident to law enforcement. • Swalwell previously faced allegations from multiple women regarding misconduct. • Drewes aims to support other women by sharing her story.

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