Lonna Drewes
Coverage of Lonna Drewes in the Nexus archive.
- Hundreds of Swalwell supporters attempt to claw back donations amid sexual assault claims
Hundreds of donors to Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign are demanding refunds after sexual assault allegations emerged, with over $1.5 million in requested returns. Swalwell, who faces multiple accusations, has shifted campaign funds to legal defense costs and faces potential liability to reimburse donors if found liable. Campaign finance records show his campaign had $4 million in cash before allegations surfaced in April.
- Hundreds of Swalwell supporters attempt to claw back donations amid sexual assault claims
Hundreds of donors to former California Rep. Eric Swalwell are demanding refunds amid sexual assault allegations, with over $1.5 million in requested returns threatening his campaign finances. Swalwell, who faces multiple accusations of misconduct, has shifted campaign funds to legal defense and personal debts, while denying the claims and claiming the allegations are politically motivated.
- Nancy Mace calls on Congress to release sexual harassment records, wants an 'avalanche of resignations'
Rep. Nancy Mace is urging Congress to release sexual harassment records and demands resignations of lawmakers accused of misconduct, following the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales over sexual misconduct allegations. Mace introduced a resolution to end the bipartisan culture of protecting predators in Congress, citing multiple women who accused Swalwell of misconduct, including drugging and raping a woman in 2018.
- Sex crimes could cost lawmakers taxpayer-funded pensions under Hawley’s new proposal
Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) proposes the 'No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act' to deny taxpayer-funded pensions to lawmakers convicted of sex crimes, addressing a loophole in current federal law. The bill follows recent resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) amid sexual misconduct allegations, as lawmakers convicted of other felonies already forfeit pensions but not for sexual abuse.
- Sex crimes could cost lawmakers taxpayer-funded pensions under Hawley’s new proposal
Sen. Josh Hawley introduced the 'No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act' to strip lawmakers convicted of sex crimes of taxpayer-funded pensions, addressing a loophole where sexual abuse convictions do not trigger pension forfeiture. The proposal follows recent resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales amid sexual misconduct allegations, both of whom could still receive pensions despite facing no charges.
- Eric Swalwell campaign paid hotel where accuser Lonna Drewes claims assault took place
Eric Swalwell's 2018 campaign made payments to the Montrose hotel in Hollywood, where accuser Lonna Drewes claims a sexual assault occurred. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress and the California governor's race amid allegations, faces legal probes in New York and Los Angeles, with the FBI and House Ethics Committee investigating. He denies all allegations.
- Swalwell’s mounting sexual misconduct allegations threaten career beyond politics, experts warn
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and withdrew from the California gubernatorial race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including claims of drugging and rape. Legal experts warn he could face disbarment due to his active law license and the State Bar of California's professional conduct rules. Criminal investigations by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and Manhattan DA's Office are ongoing.
- Swalwell’s mounting sexual misconduct allegations threaten career beyond politics, experts warn
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and the California gubernatorial race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including drugging, rape, and assault. Legal experts warn he could face disbarment and criminal investigations, with authorities in Los Angeles and Manhattan already launching probes.
- Eric Swalwell Accusers Speak out After Sexual Assault Allegations
Authorities in Los Angeles are launching a criminal investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell following new sexual assault allegations from Lonna Drewes, who claims the incident occurred in 2018. Swalwell's attorney denies the allegations, calling them 'false, fabricated and deeply offensive.'
- New Swalwell accuser speaks out after he resigns from Congress
Lonna Drewes accuses former Congressman Eric Swalwell of drugging, raping, and choking her at a California hotel in 2018. After multiple sexual misconduct allegations, Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial campaign and resigned from Congress, denying all claims.
- Another woman accuses Swalwell of rape, saying he drugged her in 2018
A woman named Lonna Drewes accused Eric Swalwell of drugging her drink and assaulting her in a hotel room in 2018. This marks another allegation against Swalwell, a political figure, involving sexual misconduct.
- Rep Luna warns of potential jail time for Eric Swalwell following serious criminal allegations
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna warns Rep. Eric Swalwell of potential criminal charges and jail time over sexual misconduct allegations. A former accuser described being drugged and raped by Swalwell, prompting a Manhattan DA investigation. Swalwell resigned from Congress and dropped out of the California governor's race amid political pressure.
- California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018
A California woman, Lonna Drewes, alleges she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 at a Southern California hotel after he allegedly drugged her. She plans to file a report with law enforcement, joining prior allegations against Swalwell, who resigned from Congress following multiple sexual misconduct claims. Her lawyer, Lisa Bloom, will submit evidence including journal entries and text messages to authorities.
- Latest Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged and raped her
Lonna Drewes accused Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her, leading to his resignation from Congress. The allegations came after Swalwell, a California Democrat, announced his congressional resignation.
- New accuser says Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 2018
Lonna Drewes accuses Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her in 2018 at a Beverly Hills hotel. The incident occurred during a press conference in Beverly Hills where Drewes detailed the alleged drugging and rape by Swalwell.
- Another woman accuses Swalwell of sexual assault; says she was drugged in 2018
Lonna Drewes alleges Rep. Eric Swalwell drugged her drink and sexually assaulted her in 2018. She stated she lost consciousness and believed she had died during the incident.
- 'I thought I died': Woman says Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her in 2018
Lonna Drewes alleges that Rep. Eric Swalwell drugged, raped, and choked her in 2018. She made these claims during a press conference with her attorneys.