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LA authorities dramatically raise stakes in investigation of alleged Swalwell rape at West Hollywood hotel
NY Post ^ | 4/15/26 | Ben Chapman

Posted on 04/15/2026 4:17:51 PM PDT by Libloather

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has already assigned a prosecuting attorney to aid in the criminal investigation of a bombshell rape claim against disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell.

LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the rare move after Lonna Drewes, 50, on Tuesday accused Swalwell of drugging, choking and raping her at a West Hollywood hotel in 2018.

Drewes delivered evidence to the West Hollywood sheriff’s station shortly after giving a press conference to announce the allegations, saying she has damning texts, photographs and journal entries that will prove the claims.

Representatives for LA Sheriff Robert Luna confirmed that deputies are investigating the claims.

Hochman’s office on Wednesday confirmed to The Post that it is already working with the LA Sheriff’s Special Victims Bureau on the case.

“Our office has assigned our Sex Crimes Division to work closely with law enforcement partners as this investigation unfolds,” the DA’s office said in a statement.

“When and if a case is presented, seasoned prosecutors will review the facts and evidence to determine whether there is sufficient evidence for charges to be filed,” Hochman added.

Drewes, a former model who was pictured with Swalwell, said she believes he drugged and raped her the third time they met, when the two were supposed to go to a political event. She said the alleged attack occurred at the Montrose West Hollywood hotel on July 18, 2018.

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


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; History; Local News
KEYWORDS: arizona; believewomen; benchapman; california; ericswalwell; hollywood; hotel; lonnadrewes; losangeles; metoo; nathanhochman; newyorkpost; rape; robertluna; rubengallego; swalwell

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To: Fledermaus

NO WOMAN EVER FORGETS A RAPE....NONE-—EVER


21 posted on 04/15/2026 5:25:12 PM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: Libloather

Not just a rapist, but a SERIAL rapist..and a pedo if the accusations that the person who videotaped the orgy that has been posted on X for days was done by an underage girl, that also makes Swalwell a PEDO..ironic since he wanted the Epstein files, RELEASE THE FILES he said, I notice the ones who scream the most about pedophiles usually are pedos themselves just good at hiding it


22 posted on 04/15/2026 5:25:16 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Libloather

I’ve been binging on North Korean videos. Sounds a lot like democratic party.


23 posted on 04/15/2026 5:28:09 PM PDT by stevio (Fight until you die!)
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To: The Free Engineer

Pelosi must have made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. But he refused it anyway so now he will be destroyed body and soul just to show people what happens when you do that.


24 posted on 04/15/2026 5:35:38 PM PDT by KarlInOhio (Dept. of Education should teach about Nietzsche: DOGE didn't kill it and now it's stronger than ever)
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To: Libloather

The guy is scum!

Rape is often a “He said, She said”
crime.
Some times, too many times it is
really obvious and violent.

It is the “soft” rapes I suspect.
Probably the majority of all rapes.
How to deal with a woman who suddenly
regrets the advances she initiated?
If she says No, no means NO.
The first word a girl learns is No.

Solution:
Teach every boy that
every female
is a potential Jail term.
Be careful. Be respectful,
but do not be oppressed or
scared of them.

They are our mothers,
sisters, daughters,
girl friends and wives.
Just to name a few.
They say No, get away!

Remember it is a two way street.
Say no too often, they will end up
with a cat, as their only company.


25 posted on 04/15/2026 5:44:59 PM PDT by rellic
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To: Jamestown1630

There should also be consequences for actresses who sleep with someone for a part.


26 posted on 04/15/2026 6:15:58 PM PDT by alternatives?
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To: alternatives?

What do you suggest?


27 posted on 04/15/2026 6:30:45 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Libloather

He’s innocent until proven guilty just like everyone else. Ladies better be able to bring proof and take the heat cause lots of people gonna blame and shame the gals.


28 posted on 04/15/2026 6:51:53 PM PDT by The Louiswu (USA FIRST...USA FOREVER)
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To: The Louiswu

I’m waiting for the unredacted Fang Fang file to be released. Let’s open this big ol’ can-o-worms.


29 posted on 04/15/2026 6:59:41 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Libloather
Wow. When the Dem mob bosses decide they want you OUT or else, they mean NOW.

Still amazes me the number of people who don't realize, or simply don't want to admit, that the Democrat Party is a criminal enterprise. There sure is plenty enough evidence right in front of their faces. And more every day.

30 posted on 04/15/2026 7:34:54 PM PDT by JennysCool ("It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain)
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To: JennysCool

Brutal -

Miranda Devine: Eric Swalwell’s fall from grace was by design — and so Dems can keep their grubby hands on California

https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/opinion/miranda-devine-eric-swalwells-fall-from-grace-was-by-design-and-so-dems-can-keep-their-grubby-hands-on-california/


31 posted on 04/15/2026 7:44:44 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Libloather

Brutal is right. Miranda knows her stuff.


32 posted on 04/15/2026 7:52:40 PM PDT by JennysCool ("It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain)
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To: Jamestown1630

Lose any awards they won from that film.


33 posted on 04/15/2026 8:41:02 PM PDT by alternatives?
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To: Jamestown1630

I don’t think it’s really that complicated. It was made clear to her that she kept her mouth shut or bad things were going to happen to her. That’s what Democrats do. And then the Democrat powers that be sat on this holding it until such time as they thought they would need it. She came forward now because she was told that nothing was going to happen to her if she did and something might if she did not.

I think even in this forum many of us can’t fully comprehend the depravity of the mainstream Democrat politicians. The Democrat Party truly is an organized crime syndicate.


34 posted on 04/15/2026 9:10:52 PM PDT by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s, you weren't really there)
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To: The Free Engineer
"It’s sort of unusual they keep pushing after they got what they wanted (got him to drop out). Do they need to shut him up? He has to know where a lot of bodies are buried"

Gallego's for sure.

Has creep Swallowswell mention in the last day or two that he is not suicidal?

35 posted on 04/16/2026 1:20:50 AM PDT by DAC21
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To: Libloather

It’s kinda like we’re living in a comic book version of real life here in Ca. these days.
Every day it gets more unbelievable.


36 posted on 04/16/2026 1:34:58 AM PDT by Bullish (My tagline ran off with another man, but it's okay... I wasn't married to it.)
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To: JennysCool

Headed by Mafia Princess, Nancy Pelosi (D’Alesandro)She learned well at the knee of her father. Disgraced ex-mayor of Baltimore.


37 posted on 04/16/2026 2:29:57 AM PDT by vis a vis
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To: Libloather
In related news...


38 posted on 04/16/2026 3:14:55 AM PDT by newfreep ("There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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To: newfreep

So we can conclude from this that 357 members of the HOR are listed in those reports. Guess they will vote against the payout funds list also.
Somehow the acronym for them, HOR, is quite appropriate.


39 posted on 04/16/2026 3:22:34 AM PDT by vis a vis
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To: Jamestown1630
But it’s very odd to me that so many women wait years to report was was done to them.

There's safety in numbers. Swalwell was a powerful politician with the ability and finances to file defamation lawsuits against any single person coming forward.

Now that there are a number of them and the media finally on their side, they don't have to worry about the lawsuits.

As an example, look at that bitch that claimed Trump assaulter her. She was proven to be a liar by the jury, but that didn't protect Trump from the defamation lawsuit he lost but is now being appealed.

40 posted on 04/16/2026 3:38:04 AM PDT by Hot Tabasco
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