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Exclusive | Lisa Bloom, attorney for Eric Swalwell’s alleged rape victim, brutally hits back at his ‘regret is not rape’ claim

Nypost · · 558 words · By Jeremy Louwerse
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Lisa Bloom, attorney for Eric Swalwell’s alleged rape victim, brutally hits back at his ‘regret is not rape’ claim The high-powered attorney representing one of the women accusing Eric Swalwell of sex crimes has fired back at his lawyer for claiming “regret…

Claims checked 9
Techniques found 2
Topics 2

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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What happened

Lisa Bloom, attorney for Eric Swalwell’s alleged rape victim, brutally hits back at his ‘regret is not rape’ claim The high-powered attorney representing one of the women accusing Eric Swalwell of sex crimes has fired back at his lawyer for claiming “regret…

Why it matters

Bloom, who is representing Lonna Drewes in her criminal case, told the California Post: “Literally the only person taking Eric Swalwell’s side today is his paid attorney, who had to come up with something, so she’s going with blaming Lonna.

Common ground

“To quote Swalwell himself at [Justice Brett] Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing: ‘what are the chances that three or four women independently who never met each other would have similar experiences with one person’?” It came just hours after Azari took to the…

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Hypocrisy: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 95% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Appeal to Hypocrisy 85% confidence
Dismissing someone's argument because their behavior contradicts it.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing appeal to hypocrisy helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “shelved his bid for California governor on Sunday”
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While the NY Post cross-reference mentions he dropped out of the race 'late Sunday', the specific web search results provided for this claim are irrelevant (referring to a TV show and education databases). However, the NY Post cross-reference provides the corroboration for the Sunday timing.
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web search NEUTRAL — Eric is a 2024 British psychological thriller television drama created by Abi Morgan for the streaming service Netflix. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch as a distraught puppeteer whose young son goes mis…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_(TV_series)
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web search NEUTRAL — ERIC is an online library of education research and information, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the U.S. Department of Education.
https://eric.ed.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — ERIC is the world's most widely used index to educational-related literature. Established in 1966, ERIC is supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvemen…
https://about.proquest.com/en/products-services/eric
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Claim 2: “Sara Azari [is Swalwell's] legal advisor”
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The claim appears in one specific web search result mentioning Lisa Bloom's interaction with 'legal advisor Sara Azari', but the other search results for 'Sara Azari' are irrelevant (referring to anime or Microsoft software).
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web search NEUTRAL — Sara Tokimura, from the Tokusatsu series, Choushinsei Flashman.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sara
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 1, 2026 · SaRA is deprecated across Windows 11, 10, and Server, with Get Help now handling diagnostics and fixes.
https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-removes-sara-on-windows-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 20, 2026 · The Microsoft Support and Recovery Assistant (SaRA) has been retired by Microsoft as of March. The tool was used to troubleshoot, install, and repair a variety of apps and MS services.
https://www.guidingtech.com/microsoft-support-and-recovery-a…
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Claim 3: “Bloom, who is representing Lonna Drewes in her criminal case”
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Multiple web search results explicitly state that Lisa Bloom is representing Lonna Drewes in her criminal case/claims against Swalwell.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lisa Bloom torched the former congressman and his legal advisor Sara Azari after she cast doubt over the five women who made sexual assault allegations against him. Bloom, who is representing Lonna Dr…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/lisa-bloom-fires-back-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Eric Swalwell of rape, joins @jesseweberlive to discuss the case as prosecutors in Los Angeles County begin a sex crimes investigation.
https://www.tiktok.com/@newsnationnow/video/7628842727119031…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lisa Bloom is a lawyer known for representing clients in high profile cases. She appeared with Lonna Drewes at a press conference in Beverly Hills. Bloom confirmed that Drewes intends to present evide…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/w…
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Claim 4: “Swalwell resigned from Congress on Tuesday”
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Five independent cross-references from NY Post and NBC Washington confirm that Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress on a Tuesday.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Eric Swalwell — fighting off accusations of rape and sexual assault from multiple women — resigned from Congress Tuesday.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/mad-dash-to-replace-er…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress on Tuesday
https://nypost.com/2026/04/14/us-news/eric-swalwells-brother…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Both Rep. Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, and Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, resigned from Congress in disgrace on Tuesday.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/to…
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Claim 5: “Drewes and Bloom went to the LA County Sheriff’s Department to file a police report”
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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of search results for 'Wish.com', which are completely irrelevant to the claim. No relevant evidence was provided in the 'Evidence for claim 7' section.
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover affordable items for your home and life needs. Enjoy our money back guarantee, frequent discounts, flat rate shipping (select markets), and more.
https://www.wish.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Get your official Wish.com coupon codes here and learn more about our daily deals
https://www.wish.com/promo-code
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web search NEUTRAL — Users who have signed up for Wish with Google, Facebook, or Apple ID cannot request a password reset. Follow the directions above to log in successfully or if you need help with your Google, Facebook,…
https://cs-help.wish.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402386762391-How…
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Claim 6: “LA authorities say they are investigating the incident, which happened at the Montrose Hotel in West Hollywood”
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Multiple sources, including NY Post and other web search results, confirm that LA authorities (LA County Sheriff's Department) are investigating an incident that occurred at the Montrose Hotel in West Hollywood.
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web search NEUTRAL — The LA County Sheriff’s Department said it’s launched an investigation into the claim.Eric Swalwell of drugging, sexually assaulting and choking her, Los Angeles authorities said they have launched a …
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/eric-swalwell-accus…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Post has confirmed disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell charged his campaign for a hotel room at the Montrose West Hollywood in July 2018, which is the same timeframe a rape was reported against…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/15/us-news/eric-swalwells-hotel-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the alleged assault occurred in the 900 block of Hammond Street - the exact location of the Montrose Hotel.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/swalwell-resigns-congres…
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Claim 7: “She [Lonna Drewes] claimed he choked her unconscious after he allegedly drugged her drink in WeHo in 2018”
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The provided evidence for this specific claim consists of Wikipedia entries for the Toronto Raptors, which are completely irrelevant to the claim. No relevant evidence was provided in the 'Evidence for claim 6' section.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 3, 2026 · Get the latest updates on Toronto Raptors. Livescore, Team squad, Fixtures & Results, Statistics, Standing, News, Videos and Highlights
https://www.365scores.com/en-us/basketball/team/toronto-rapt…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Raptors
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 20, 2026 · CBS Sports has the latest Toronto Raptors news and information, including team scores, stats, highlights and more for the 2025 NBA season.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/tor/toronto-raptors/
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Claim 8: “five women who made sexual assault allegations against him”
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Multiple sources, including a cross-reference from NY Post and separate web search results, state that five women have made sexual assault or misconduct allegations against Swalwell.
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web search NEUTRAL — The woman alleged the California gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her twice when she was too drunk to consent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZdrt97FTWk
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web search NEUTRAL — Five women have accused Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct or assault. Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress and that he was withdrawing from the California gubernatorial race after the all…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/allegations-against-eric-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Four women have accused him of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, including an alleged incident in New York. Swalwell, a leading contender in California's governor race, denies the cla…
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vq0jnn0yro
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Claim 9: “Lisa Bloom, attorney for Eric Swalwell’s alleged rape victim”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Lisa Bloom is representing a woman (Lonna Drewes) who has accused Eric Swalwell of rape.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, with a primary election on June 3, 2014. Voters elected the 53 U.S. representatives from…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in California were held on November 8, 2022, to elect representatives for the 52 seats in California (reduced from 53 in the redistricting cyc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_United_States_House_of_Re…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An election for the mayor of New York City was held on November 4, 2025. Democratic state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani won the election with 50.78% of the vote, defeating Republican activist Curtis Sliw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_City_mayoral_ele…
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.