Powerhouse legal professional reveals alleged Eric Swalwell rape sufferer about to drop ton of proof

Powerhouse legal professional Lisa Bloom has claimed she has extra proof tied to a rape allegation in opposition to Eric Swalwell—and mentioned extra alleged victims have come ahead to her.

Bloom, who represents Lonna Drewes, spoke to Ashley Zavala on California Politics 360 the place she mentioned her consumer’s allegation that Swalwell drugged and raped her in 2018.

Final week, Drewes stepped ahead together with her accusations in opposition to Swalwell throughout an emotional press convention.

“I’m very proud to characterize the courageous Lonna Drewes,” Bloom mentioned. Bloom mentioned Drewes’ case has since been escalated to the particular victims unit and the district legal professional’s workplace.

She emphasised that Los Angeles County legislation enforcement is treating the matter very severely—and reiterated her confidence within the case, saying, “There’s no query in my thoughts.”

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Bloom additionally disclosed that Drewes is getting ready to current a important trove of proof that has been saved away.

“She has some further proof she must get out of a storage unit, there’s some further witness names, individuals she talked to after the incident,” Bloom mentioned. “We’re totally cooperating with the sheriff’s investigation.”

Bloom has spoken with 4 extra girls who could quickly come ahead with their very own sexual harassment allegations.

“I anticipate that quantity will proceed to rise,” she added. She confused that confidential conversations are the essential first step in constructing the case.

When requested whether or not the ladies or potential witnesses would come ahead and communicate publicly, she mentioned: “That’s not one thing we might ever push any individual to do.”

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“It’s fully their selection, however speaking confidentially to us, in fact, at no cost is step one in order that we will collect info to assist Lonna.”

Drewes recounted that her preliminary interactions with Swalwell started underneath the pretense of enterprise.

She claimed she met Swalwell with the purpose of creating a “enterprise relationship” and was within the “skilled connections he provided to supply.”

Swalwell reportedly advised her he may introduce her to individuals in Silicon Valley.

However throughout their third assembly, he allegedly slipped one thing into her drink and took her again to his resort room.

A number of girls have now come ahead with accusations of sexual assault or misconduct in opposition to Swalwell, allegations he continues to firmly deny.