Eric Swalwell Faces Serious Allegations of Rape from Another Woman

Wed Apr 15 2026 08:05:19 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A new accusation against Eric Swalwell has emerged, with Lonna Drewes alleging that she was raped by the former congressman after being drugged in 2018. This revelation adds to the growing list of misconduct allegations against him, prompting questions about accountability in politics.

Lonna Drewes has come forward with allegations that Eric Swalwell drugged and raped her in a hotel room in 2018, contributing to a series of sexual misconduct claims against the former congressman. Swalwell has resigned from Congress and disputes all allegations, labeling them politically motivated. Drewes' attorney plans to file a police report, while other accusers voice their feelings of vindication amid this unfolding scandal.

Another woman has alleged that Eric Swalwell raped her, adding to a growing list of misconduct allegations against the former Democratic lawmaker.

Speaking on Tuesday, Lonna Drewes said she had been reluctant to come forward with her allegations that Swalwell drugged and raped her in a hotel room in 2018 because of his political power.

Swalwell has resigned from Congress and withdrawn from California governor's race since accusations against him were reported on Friday. He denies each and every sexual misconduct allegation against him.

These accusations are false, fabricated, and deeply offensive - a calculated and transparent political hit job, his attorney Sara Azari said.

Drewes said she met Swalwell in 2018 while working as a model in Beverly Hills, California. During their third meeting, she alleged he choked and raped her. She had had one glass of wine but was unable to move by the time she arrived at the room, leading her to believe she had been drugged.

While he was choking me I lost consciousness and I thought I died, she said. I did not consent to any sexual activity.

Drewes did not undergo a sexual assault exam at the time but told her close friends. Bloom, her attorney, stated plans to file a police report with LAPD regarding the alleged assault.

The accusation follows claims by four other women last week, prompting a congressional ethics inquiry.