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politics3 days ago•27 min saved

FBI raid on Swalwell probe blindsides accuser’s attorney as investigations escalate

Eric Swalwell’s accuser Lonna Drewes’ attorney says he was caught off guard by the FBI’s actions, noting Drewes has not been contacted by federal investigators even as agents seized Swalwell’s phone and other electronics at a San Francisco airport and later searched his Washington, DC residence. The case, linked to multiple sexual-misconduct allegations that led Swalwell to resign from Congress in 2026, appears to be escalating, with possible information sharing with local authorities involved in Drewes’ report to police.

via New York Post|

#eric-swalwell #fbi #investigation

politics5 days ago•25 min saved

Devices seized in Swalwell misconduct probe as investigation advances

Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell as part of a sexual misconduct probe; the report does not list charges or outcomes in the provided excerpt.

via AP News|

#devices-seized #eric-swalwell #federal-agents

us-news5 days ago•24 min saved

FBI Seizes Electronics From Swalwell at San Francisco Airport in Sexual Misconduct Probe

Federal agents confronted former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco International Airport, seizing his cellphone and other electronics as part of a sexual misconduct investigation; prosecutors also executed warrants at his Washington, D.C. home as the probe broadens. Swalwell cooperated with investigators. The inquiry, led by the Department of Justice and tied to prior sexual misconduct allegations, follows a career that included resignation from Congress in 2024 amid ongoing scrutiny.

via New York Post|

#doj #eric-swalwell #fbi

politics5 days ago•4 min saved

California Rep. Gomez Faces Ethics Inquiry Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

A woman has accused California Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez of sexual assault and harassment; Gomez denies wrongdoing. The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into whether he violated conduct rules, including inappropriate contact with a staffer, though the probe is not proof of misconduct. The case comes amid a wave of ethics inquiries and resignations on Capitol Hill as the midterm elections approach.

via USA Today|

#california-politics #congress #ethics-committee

politics6 days ago•5 min saved

Gomez under House Ethics probe as accuser's lawyers dispute consent

Lawyers for a woman who spoke with the House Ethics Committee say Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s interactions with their client were not consensual, challenging Gomez’s claim that past extramarital conduct was consensual. The Ethics Committee is examining allegations of sexual harassment and assault, including inappropriate contact with a staffer, while Gomez has said his past infidelity did not violate laws or House rules. The piece notes ongoing efforts on Capitol Hill to overhaul ethics rules to prohibit relationships between lawmakers and staff and to expedite investigations.

via Politico|

#consent #ethics-reform #house-ethics-committee

politics6 days ago•21 min saved

Florida Rep. Mills Loses GOP Primary Amid Ethics Scrutiny

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) was defeated in the Florida GOP primary by Ryan Elijah as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic violence, plus campaign-finance violations and a House Ethics Committee investigation; Mills denies the charges, but the contest underscores voter tolerance for ethical scrutiny in a key seat.

via The Washington Post|

#cory-mills-politician #domestic-violence #ethics-investigation

politics7 days ago•3 min saved

Gomez Faces House Ethics Inquiry Over Alleged Misconduct

The House Ethics Committee said it is reviewing allegations that Rep. Jimmy Gomez may have violated the Code of Official Conduct, including inappropriate contact with a staffer. Gomez, who is married, says his actions were personal mistakes, consensual, and not illegal, and he will cooperate with the review. The committee stressed that launching an investigation and public disclosure do not by themselves prove violations. The probe follows a year of ethics scrutiny involving several other lawmakers.

via NBC News|

#congress #house-ethics-committee #investigation

politics14 days ago•23 min saved

Democrats Boost Support for Miller Opponent in Ohio House Race

Democrats added Brian Poindexter—an ironworker and Cleveland suburb city council member—to their Red to Blue program, signaling stronger backing to take on Rep. Max Miller in Ohio’s 7th District amid domestic-abuse allegations against Miller.

via The Washington Post|

#elections-2026 #house-elections #ohio-united-states

politics21 days ago•22 min saved

Ethics panel backs censure for Rep. Edwards over staff conduct

The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) for persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers; Edwards denies wrongdoing and calls the report extraordinarily harsh, with the panel noting no sexual activity but warning the behavior could be misinterpreted, as he faces reelection against Democrat Jamie Ager.

via The Washington Post|

#censures #north-carolina #political-ethics

entertainment23 days ago•11 min saved

Bartender Alleges Jared Leto Harassed Her After 2011 Encounter

A Page Six exclusive recounts Gracelisa Akers’s 2011 encounter with Jared Leto in Grand Rapids, where she says he pursued her aggressively, sent a flunky to introduce them, followed her to her car, and bombarded her with texts, including a near-naked shower selfie; the report arrives amid BBC documentary allegations from other women about Leto’s behavior when they were underage, which he denies, and his team says they are reviewing the claims and has hired attorney Alex Spiro.

via Page Six|

#30-seconds-to-mars #entertainment #harassment

entertainment25 days ago•18 min saved

Leto’s 'high school girls' remark resurfaces amid new allegations

A BBC documentary accuses Jared Leto of sexual misconduct by up to 10 women between 2002 and 2016, spotlighting a 2013 on-stage moment at Ex’Pression College where he quipped a line about high school girls from Dazed and Confused; Leto denies all allegations, describing them as false, while insiders characterize him as difficult to work with.

via Page Six|

#bbc-documentary #entertainment #expression-college

entertainment26 days ago•19 min saved

Mars Island Cult Claim Reemerges as Leto Faces New Allegations

Years before four women accused Jared Leto of sexual misconduct as teens in a BBC documentary, Mars Island—a three-day wellness retreat on a private Croatian island run by his band Thirty Seconds to Mars—was described by attendees as cult-like; the new program renews scrutiny over the event, though Leto denies the allegations.

via Page Six|

#bbc-documentary #cult #entertainment

entertainment26 days ago•168 min saved

BBC Documentary Accuses Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct, Leto Denies Allegations

A BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret, presents testimonies from ten women accusing Jared Leto of sexually inappropriate behavior, with four incidents meeting the criteria for criminal misconduct and one involving a claimed assault on a 17-year-old. BBC says it has corroborated many claims through witnesses and messaging/photos. Leto has publicly denied all wrongdoing. The report follows earlier coverage of similar claims and comes as films featuring Leto have faced release decisions.

via Vulture|

#allegations #bbc-documentary #entertainment

entertainment26 days ago•6 min saved

Jared Leto Denies Allegations Amid BBC Documentary Detailing Decade-Long Claims

A BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret, features 10 women making sexual assault and misconduct claims against the actor spanning 2002–2016, including four who allege criminal conduct; Leto denies all allegations. The accusers—who use pseudonyms such as Clara, Alex, Isabel, Etta, and Taylor—describe incidents at concerts, hotels, and other settings, with some claims involving teenagers. The program revisits earlier报道 of similar claims and notes Leto’s prior denials in similar exposés.

via Page Six|

#allegations #bbc-documentary #celebrities

entertainment27 days ago•17 min saved

Leto denies sexual misconduct amid BBC doc's new claims

Jared Leto says he has never sexually assaulted anyone as the BBC documentary Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret publishes new allegations from about 10 women, including four who allege criminal conduct dating from 2002–2016; the report details grooming, explicit calls, and an NDA to silence a teen accuser. Leto’s representatives tell The Hollywood Reporter the claims are absolutely and categorically false, following a prior denial of similar accusations in a 2023 Air Mail exposé.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#allegations #bbc-documentary #entertainment