(Photo by Matei Horvath\/Getty Images for California Environmental Voters)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDrewes says she intends to report the crime to the Los Angeles Police Department today, and she will provide texts and photos that she says will corroborate her story.<\/p>\n
\u201cI did not consent to any sexual activity, although I did not undergo a rape kit at the time, I disclosed the assault to the people closest to me,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also recorded these events in my handwritten calendar. The assault and its impact were later documented during my therapy sessions at a sexual assault center in Connecticut,\u201d Drewes continued, adding:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt had a profound impact on my mental health. I self-medicated in an unhealthy way. I did not want to live anymore.<\/p>\n
\u201cI cried all the time for years. At the time, I was in a dating relationship with a boyfriend I was fully committed to.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve never cheated in my life, and I would never have engaged in a consensual sexual encounter. That reality further underscores the non-consensual nature of what occurred.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nDrewes says she came into contact with Swalwell due to her own political aspirations:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a politically unusual, intense time in Beverly Hills, and I was considering a run for city council, which placed me in proximity to political figures and events, and added to the pressure to remain composed and silent,\u201d she explained, adding:<\/p>\n
\u201cEric was aware I owned a software company, and he spoke repeatedly about his ability to make introductions, referencing his political representation and influence there.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was not interested in him romantically, but I was interested in the business relationship and professional connections he offered to provide.\u201d<\/p>\n
As with other accusers, Drewes says she remained quiet for years out of fear of consequences:<\/p>\n
\u201cMy delay in taking action against Eric was driven by fear, not doubt, fear of his political power, his background as an attorney, and his family law enforcement ties,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Swalwell has not yet publicly responded to today\u2019s new allegations. We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available,<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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