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5th accuser comes forward against Rep Eric Swalwell ahead of expected resignation
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A woman comes forward with allegations against Eric Swalwell after the disgraced Democrat dropped out of California's gubernatorial race and resigned from Congress.
Another woman accused Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., of rape Tuesday, just hours before the embattled lawmaker is expected to resign from the House.
"He raped me. And he choked me. And while he was choking me, I lost consciousness. And I thought I died," Lonna Drewes said Tuesday, while describing an incident that she alleged took place in Swalwell's hotel room in 2018.
Drewes said she was working as a model and software engineer in Beverly Hills when she met Swalwell and continued to stay in contact socially. When meeting him the third time, Drewes alleged that Swalwell drugged her drink and proceeded to rape her in his hotel room.Β
Drewes came forward after four women alleged Swalwell committed sexual misconduct and rape, including at least one incident involving a former staffer, as reported by CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle.
The announcement came during a news conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., organized by the womanβs attorneys, Lisa Bloom and Arick Fudali.
Drewes' attorneys said they would be submitting a report to law enforcement.
Swalwell has repeatedly denied any criminal wrongdoing and has promised to fight "false" accusations.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said he expected Swalwell to offer his resignation letter on Tuesday.
When asked whether he agreed with the decision of Swalwell and scandal-plagued Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, to resign, Jeffries replied, "Yes."
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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