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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Owen Scott

Eric Swalwell summoned by FBI as bets are placed on his arrest

  • FBI Director Kash Patel has invited outgoing Congressman Eric Swalwell to speak with the bureau regarding multiple sexual assault allegations.
  • The invitation was extended shortly after Swalwell announced his resignation from the House of Representatives.
  • Swalwell's campaign for California governor collapsed following claims from a former aide and subsequent reports of allegations from three other women, including Lonna Drewes.
  • While vehemently denying the serious allegations, Swalwell apologized for “mistakes in judgment” he made in the past.
  • Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market, has begun allowing users to bet on the likelihood that Swalwell will be arrested by the end of May.

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