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FBI Searches Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck’s Beverly Hills Mansion in Eric Swalwell Probe
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What Happened?
The FBI conducted a search at billionaire Stephen Cloobeck's mansion in Beverly Hills as part of a criminal investigation linked to former congressman Eric Swalwell. The search occurred early Tuesday morning.
Key points
- The FBI executed a federal search warrant at Cloobeck's mansion on Roxbury Drive.
- Cloobeck is a former Democratic donor and close associate of Swalwell.
- No arrests were planned during the search, and the warrant affidavit remains sealed.
- Cloobeck previously donated over $1 million to support Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign.
- Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual assault allegations, which he denies.
- Cloobeck was arrested in May for allegedly attempting to impede witness testimony.
Key insights
- The ongoing investigation may affect public trust in political donations.
- Cloobeck's previous support for Swalwell raises questions about donor influence.
- The sealed affidavit indicates sensitive information may be involved in the investigation.
Why it matters
The investigation could have implications for political donors and their connections to lawmakers.
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Stephen Cloobeck· PersonEric Swalwell· PersonBeverly Hills· CityCalifornia· State
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