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Alleged Victim Accuses Eric Swalwell of ‘Drugging, Choking and Raping’ Her in 2018
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2:29Now PlayingAn alleged victim of Eric Swalwell has come forward with horrific claims that he drugged and raped her in a hotel room in 2018.
Lonna Drewes, 50, said during a press conference April 14 that she thought she was friends with the congressman, but says he spiked her drink before choking and sexually assaulting her in West Hollywood.
Drewes said she will escalate the claims to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department with evidence including texts, photographs and journal entries from the time.
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