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Eric Swalwell Accuser Details Chilling Hotel Room Rape and 'Drugging' in Bombshell Press Conference

Lonna Drewes has publicly accused former congressman Eric Swalwell of drugging, raping and choking her in a hotel room, allegations he has broadly denied. Her claims follow earlier reports from multiple women and come after his abrupt resignation from Congress and exit from the California governor's race.

International Business Times UK

California man shot by ICE arrested by FBI and charged with assault

DHS accused of false and misleading statements about Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez who was shot in face

The Guardian - US

California Parents: Autism Identification Rates Vary by Region—What Families Are Seeing in 2026

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Who is Lonna Drewes? Fifth woman alleges sexual misconduct by Eric Swalwell as Democrat resigns from post

Lonna Drewes came forward as the fifth woman to publicly accuse California Democrat and Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct. Drewes is a former model and software company owner. She appeared at a press conference in Beverly Hills alongside her attorney, Lisa Bloom. She detailed an alleged incident from 2018…

The Times of India

Federal charges filed against man shot by ICE agents during raid

The encounter was among a string of shootings during the Trump administration’s aggressive push to detain and deport immigrants in the country illegally

The Independent UK

Quick Facts About Jason Thomas Nichols: Bail Surges To $250,000 as Separate Child Molestation Case Emerges

A California man, Jason Thomas Nichols, faces new legal challenges after a Ring doorbell camera captured his alleged break-in. Prosecutors have added a child-related charge from a separate incident.

International Business Times UK

New Accusation Against Eric Swalwell Includes Claims of Drugging, Choking and Rape

Rep. Eric Swalwell faced a new and graphic public accusation Tuesday after Lonna Drewes appeared at a Beverly Hills press conference and alleged that the California Democrat drugged, raped, and choked her during an encounter in 2018, saying she lost consciousness and believed she was dying.

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California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018

A California woman says she was raped by Rep. Eric Swalwell in 2018 and now plans to make a report to law enforcement

The Independent UK

Meet Our Next in Design Winners: Lucy Goldbart Interior Design

Lucy Goldbart's style is laid back and layered – ‘effortless California cool’ that balances a timeless minimalist aesthetic with a soft warmth

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Suspect in Molotov attack at Sam Altman’s California home set to appear in court

The man accused of trying to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his San Francisco home is set to make an initial court appearance Tuesday

The Independent UK

Watch R&B superstar Thundercat play bass for his former band, thrash metal hellraisers Suicidal Tendencies, at Coachella last weekend

The man born Stephen Bruner was a member of the California band for almost 10 years before leaving to focus on his solo career

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Indian-origin doctor in US seen wielding cane stick during a parking spot fight in viral video

An Indian-origin doctor, Jaipal Sidhu, found himself in a tough spot earlier this month after a video of him brandishing a large cane stick and then apparently slashing the tire of a car at a fight over a parking spot went viral. The incident took place in Fresno, California, and…

The Times of India

Swalwell’s shock exit throws California governor’s race into disarray: ‘This really tosses the table over’

The contest to replace Gavin Newsom was already bizarre – now after the downfall of its apparent frontrunner, the state’s Democrats are scrambling

The Guardian - US

Swalwell Accusers Say They Wanted To Stop Him From Hurting Others, Campaign Was Making Them 'Sick'

Two of the women who have accused California Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct have revealed why they felt they had to come forward and share their stories.

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Meghan Markle Sparks Backlash After Leaving Her Children in California to Headline a £550-a-Ticket Wellness Retreat in Sydney

Meghan Markle's upcoming wellness retreat in Sydney draws criticism for high ticket prices and leaving her children behind, sparking a global debate

The Independent UK

Dad of three suffers burns to 90% of his body after ‘bursting into flames’ near California mall

The California father taken by a helicopter to a hospital for treatment, but remains in critical condition, his family says

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California Law Restricts Naming Abortion/Gender-Affirming Care Providers/Patients (+ Soon Immigration Support Services Providers?) …

online, after they send a demand that they not be named (and declare that there has been an online-naming-related threat or incitement against them by someone else).

The Independent UK

New Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged her drink before ‘raping and choking’ her in hotel

California representative resigning from Congress over sexual assault allegations but has insisted they are untrue and pledged to ‘fight them with everything that I have’

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Who Is Next? Viral X Warning Triggers Resignation Fears as Gonzales and Swalwell Quit Same Night Amid Sex Scandals

US Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign amid sexual misconduct and affair allegations, raising concerns about possible additional resignations and accountability issues in Congress.

The Guardian - US

Eric Swalwell officially resigns from House; Los Angeles county sheriff investigating rape allegation against him –as it happened

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The Best Tax-Free Municipal Bond ETFs

Taxes can severely reduce the income a bond ETF produces. The best tax-free municipal bond ETFs can mitigate that impact on your portfolio.

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'Harry Dresden' Home Invasion Suspect Jason Nichols Bail Rises to $250,000 With Child Molestation Charge

California man Jason Nichols faces new child molestation charges and a $250,000 bail after viral Ring footage shows him demanding to see a child. More on the home invasion and legal case.

International Business Times UK

Who Are Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell? Two Congressmen Resign Same Night Over Explosive Sexual Misconduct Scandals

Republican Tony Gonzales and Democrat Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress on the same night as both faced bipartisan expulsion votes over sexual misconduct allegations.

Axios

Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress

The California Democrat said it is "wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties."

The Independent UK

Man shot by ICE in California has been arrested by the FBI, attorney says

The attorney for a man shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an enforcement stop in California says his client was arrested by the FBI after being discharged from a hospital

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