Event Brief
'I thought I died': Woman accuses Swalwell of assault
Filed: Apr 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Summary: Lonna Drewes claims Rep. Eric Swalwell drugged, raped, and choked her in 2018 during a press conference.
WHO: Lonna Drewes
WHAT: accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging, raping, and choking her
WHEN: Apr 14, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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