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Another accuser, Lonna Drewes, publicly alleged that Swalwell drugged and raped her at a Southern California hotel in 2018. During an April news conference, Drewes claimed she became unusually incapacitated after consuming wine and later lost consciousness during the alleged assault. Drewes stated, "I did not consent to any sexual activity." Her attorneys said they intended to provide investigators with supporting materials, including journal entries, text messages and photographs. Drewes also reported discussing the alleged incident during therapy, although she acknowledged that she had not undergone a sexual assault forensic examination.

The allegations triggered investigations by authorities in multiple jurisdictions. Law enforcement officials in New York examined allegations involving a 2024 hotel encounter, while authorities in Los Angeles County investigated separate accusations involving Swalwell's conduct in California. The case reached another significant stage in October when reports indicated that the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office was reviewing evidence to determine whether criminal charges should be filed. NBC News reported on October 16 that prosecutors in the office's sex crimes unit were evaluating a case following an investigation by sheriff's detectives.