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Secret link between Eric Swalwell, his billionaire pal and a Penthouse Pet accused of honey trapping rich old men
NY Post ^ | 4/05/26 | Josh Koehn, Benjamin Brown

Posted on 04/05/2026 6:18:33 AM PDT by Libloather

Stephen Cloobeck, an eccentric, lefty billionaire who’s burned more than $1 million supporting Rep. Eric Swalwell’s run for California governor, is engaged to a Penthouse Pet and Israeli OnlyFans model who’s facing a string of criminal charges for allegedly burglarizing the homes of rich old men in Los Angeles.

The Post can reveal that Swalwell’s campaign benefactor recently became engaged to Adva Lavie, who also goes by the name Shoshana and has been accused of posing as a romantic partner or travel companion before stealing cash, gold, and high-end designer goods.

In an exclusive interview, Cloobeck told The Post that his new fiancée – whom he started dating just eight months ago – is not a “menace to society” but rather a victim like himself.

“The story is twisted. Her story has not been told,” Cloobeck said.

“She has been abused. I’m a man that has been abused by women. You don’t think I’ve done my homework?”

The alleged honeytrapper is set to be arraigned Monday on six felony charges, including two counts of grand theft, two counts of burglary and two counts of unauthorized use of personal identifying information.

Cloobeck and Shoshana’s engagement party was held in March at Cloobeck’s $26 million home – the same Beverly Hills mansion where Swalwell has been posting promotional videos for his campaign while missing votes in Congress.

Social media posts show Swalwell appears to have visited Cloobeck’s palatial 9,700-square-foot estate numerous times since September.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; Local News; Society
KEYWORDS: honey; penthouse; rich; swalwell

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Eric is still looking for a place to call home in California. Maybe some rich commie can share a mansion.
1 posted on 04/05/2026 6:18:33 AM PDT by Libloather
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To: Libloather

Swalwell is one dangerous pol who has no regard for his constituents. Swalwell would make Gavin look like a rank amateur.


2 posted on 04/05/2026 6:26:26 AM PDT by chopperk (,)
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To: Libloather
Not all prostitutes walk the streets.


3 posted on 04/05/2026 6:27:38 AM PDT by Sicon ("All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." - G. Orwell)
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To: Libloather

Pet not guilty.


4 posted on 04/05/2026 6:28:26 AM PDT by anton
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To: Libloather
Congrats to Stephen Cloobeck and Adva “Shoshana” Lavie—may your notifications be off, your ring be insured, and your lawyers well-rested.

Only in LA do engagement announcements read like pilot scripts: billionaire donor, Penthouse headline, and a subplot that says “allegedly” more times than a true-crime podcast.

He burned over a million on politics; she’s burning up the headlines; together they’re proof that romance can be both high-profile and high-anxiety.

His love language is campaign contributions; hers is subscribers; their shared dialect is “no further comment at this time.”

The prenup reportedly has more clauses than Santa’s HR manual and more locks than a Bel Air powder room.

When they said “Will you take this ring?”, the ring replied, “Sure—just add a GPS tag and a motion sensor.”

Their engagement party theme: “Something borrowed”—as in borrowed time for rumors, says every publicist within a 10-mile radius.

LA socialites updated their alarm systems the moment the save-the-date went out; that’s what you call a city with commitment issues.

He’s left-leaning, she’s camera-leaning, and the tabloids are leaning into push notifications like it’s cardio.

It’s the first registry where “fine china” sits right next to “motion sensors” and “legal retainer.”

Some couples meet cute; this one met “press release,” followed by “we dispute the allegations.”

If love is a heist movie, at least this one has a blockbuster budget, A-list headlines, and the word “allegedly” stitched into every scene.

5 posted on 04/05/2026 6:30:47 AM PDT by mjp (pro-freedom & pro-wealth $)
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To: Libloather

...not only gave Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign a max contribution of $39,200, but he also threw $1 million into an independent committee supporting Swalwell.....

Old billionaire lost his marbles and is throwing away his money.
Need to depose that huckster named Swalwell


6 posted on 04/05/2026 6:31:04 AM PDT by Steven Tyler
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To: Libloather

She’s gross.


7 posted on 04/05/2026 6:38:48 AM PDT by KevinB (Nepotism = affirmative action for white people. )
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To: Libloather

Mossad fallback after they lost the Epstein cell?


8 posted on 04/05/2026 6:43:04 AM PDT by PAR35
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To: PAR35

Possibly.


9 posted on 04/05/2026 6:47:04 AM PDT by CletusVanDamme ("As the old saying goes, if you can't beat 'em......kill 'em" - Count Carlos Manzeppi )
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To: Sicon

I’m an older man and I’m not impressed. I could find better looking women walking around any college campus. And I’m guessing the boobs are bought.


10 posted on 04/05/2026 6:51:19 AM PDT by redangus
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To: Sicon

Take away the long hair, the boob implants and the Botox injections and you’re looking at a homely girl.


11 posted on 04/05/2026 6:56:44 AM PDT by liberalh8ter ( This tagline has taken the month off to attend the inauguration.)
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To: Libloather

Airwaves in California are being inundated with ads for Swawell, no doubt funded by this billionaire - May Swawell Never be Governor of California!

Worse than Newsom.

The Fang-Fang/Chinese spy debacle should have put an end to his career - Swawell is very busy trying to bury the evidence:

“FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly considering releasing files from a decade-old counterintelligence probe into Fang.”

“Is Considering” = Will Never Happen.

And:

“There are also unconfirmed reports that Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired in part for allegedly tipping off Swalwell about the potential file release, further fueling political controversy.”

Two Republicans are currently in the lead in California’s Jungle primary in June. But, given the mass vote fraud in California, I wouldn’t be surprised if Swawell comes out on top.


12 posted on 04/05/2026 7:10:47 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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To: chopperk

That dude and his sorry looking beard....can he not grow a legit one?


13 posted on 04/05/2026 7:19:43 AM PDT by ealgeone
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To: Libloather

The scandal they will call “Epstein Jr.” ...


14 posted on 04/05/2026 7:20:59 AM PDT by x
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To: mjp

GREAT POST


15 posted on 04/05/2026 7:25:14 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: Bon of Babble

IIRC-—A PERSON MUST BE A VERIFIED RESIDENT OF CALIF FOR 5 YEARS BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE TO RUN FOR GOVERNOR.

NO ONE CAN FIND AN ACTUAL RESIDENCE FOR SWALWELL.

HE USES HIS LAWYERS OFFICE AS A “RESIDENCE”ADDRESS.

CLAIMS OF LIVING IN A RESIDENTIAL CUL-DE SAC==NO ONE HAS EVER SEEN HIM THERE.


16 posted on 04/05/2026 7:27:22 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: ridesthemiles

The stupid voters of California do not care and the illegals are only able to read enough English to vote Democrat - look, they continue to vote for Newsom repeatedly, he even beat a recall by a large margin.

Of course, there’s massive vote fraud to contend with - along with the illegals - and all kinds of lefties all over the state who vote.

With that, I wouldn’t be surprised if Swawell is the next governor.


17 posted on 04/05/2026 7:33:59 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (You Say You Want a Revolution?)
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To: KevinB

That was my first reaction too.


18 posted on 04/05/2026 8:45:37 AM PDT by Tommy Revolts
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To: Sicon
Not all prostitutes walk the streets.

No. Some of them occupy public office.

19 posted on 04/05/2026 8:50:42 AM PDT by neverevergiveup
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