Judge-Backed Raids Escalate Swalwell Probe

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Federal agents searched a Beverly Hills mansion tied to a political donor as part of the Eric Swalwell investigation, signaling a wide, active federal probe backed by search warrants and seized devices.

Story Highlights

Agents searched a Beverly Hills mansion linked to donor Stephen Cloobeck in the Swalwell probe.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) earlier seized Swalwell’s phone and laptop and searched his D.C. home.
Four women told CNN the FBI contacted them about alleged misconduct, including a rape claim by a former staffer.
Court filings describe an inquiry into possible deprivation of rights under color of law, according to the Los Angeles Times.

What Investigators Did This Week

The Washington Post and CNN reported that federal agents executed a search warrant at a Beverly Hills mansion connected to Stephen Cloobeck, a wealthy donor who supported Eric Swalwell’s political efforts. The Associated Press-linked reporting added that Swalwell spent time at the property. The FBI confirmed an operation in the Los Angeles region tied to an ongoing criminal investigation but declined further detail. Searches reflect a judge-approved step to gather potential evidence; they are not findings of guilt.

CNN previously reported that agents seized Swalwell’s electronic devices at San Francisco International Airport and searched his Washington, D.C. home the next day. Those actions suggest investigators want communications, location data, and files that may live on phones or laptops. Court filings described a white iPhone and a MacBook Pro as targets, which can contain messages, photos, and metadata that place people, times, and interactions together. Officials have not listed what was collected.

The Allegations Driving The Probe

CNN reported that a former staffer alleged Swalwell raped her in 2024 after she had left his office, saying she resisted and could not consent due to heavy intoxication. Three other women described alleged misconduct, including explicit messages or nude photos, according to the same outlet. Four women told CNN the FBI contacted them during the investigation. Public reports do not show filed charges. Swalwell has denied the allegations through statements and his attorney in multiple outlets.

The Los Angeles Times reported that investigators are examining whether federal law on willful deprivation of constitutional rights by a person acting under official authority could apply. That statute is generally used when someone uses a government position to violate protected rights. The reporting did not detail which specific right or official act investigators are testing, or how that theory fits the alleged conduct. Without unsealed affidavits, the legal path remains unclear in public view.

Why A Donor’s Mansion Matters

Searching a donor-linked site can widen the evidence trail. Properties like Cloobeck’s mansion may hold security logs, cameras, visitor records, or devices with relevant messages. Reporters identified the location as connected to Cloobeck and tied to Swalwell’s orbit, but did not state that alleged misconduct occurred there or list seized items. A warrant means a judge found probable cause to look for specific evidence at that address. It does not prove the evidence exists or that crimes happened there.

#BREAKING Federal agents raided a mansion in Beverly Hills in connection to the ongoing investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Agents already seized Swalwell's phones and raided his D.C. home over the summer. #beverlyhills
The mansion is owned by billionaire donor…

— CALA 🇺🇸 (@cala33189) October 27, 2026

This case hits nerves across politics. People on the right see a Democrat once shielded by the “elite” now facing hard questions. People on the left see women’s claims taken seriously with federal muscle. Many Americans agree on one point: they worry powerful people play by different rules. Here, the system is at least showing its work—seizing devices, interviewing witnesses, and pursuing court-approved searches. The next hard step is transparency: unsealing warrants, showing inventories, and, if warranted, filing charges.