Stephen Cloobeck

Former Democratic California gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck was arrested in Los Angeles County on a felony charge and released shortly after. He is a 64-year-old real estate developer. The arrest occurred at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station.

Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck was arrested on a felony charge of attempting to prevent or dissuade a victim or witness from testifying, after cutting ties with former Rep. Eric Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations. Cloobeck was released on $300,000 bail and claims the charges are false. He had previously supported Swalwell's bid for California governor before distancing himself from the Democratic Party.

Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck was arrested on a felony charge of attempting to prevent or dissuade a victim or witness from testifying, related to sexual misconduct allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Cloobeck had previously cut ties with Swalwell and kicked him out of his California mansion. He was released on $300,000 bail.

Stephen Cloobeck, a former Democratic California gubernatorial candidate, was arrested in Los Angeles County on Tuesday on a felony charge. He was booked at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station at 10:59 a.m. Cloobeck is a 64-year-old real estate developer.

Stephen Cloobeck, a real estate developer and former gubernatorial candidate, was arrested in Los Angeles County on Tuesday. He had previously run for governor before stepping down in November. The arrest occurred according to records.

Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck cuts ties with Rep. Eric Swalwell after sexual misconduct allegations derail Swalwell's California gubernatorial bid. Cloobeck, a longtime donor, removes Swalwell from his mansion and announces a political shift to libertarianism/Republicanism. The scandal follows a San Francisco Chronicle report detailing alleged misconduct and pressure from Democrats to drop the campaign.

Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck ends support for Rep. Eric Swalwell after sexual misconduct allegations derail his California gubernatorial bid. Cloobeck cuts ties, demands $1M back, and switches party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.