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Penthouse Pet was married to pornstar and involved in fatal car crash – before getting engaged to billionaire Eric Swalwell backer

Nypost · · 445 words · By Jeremy Louwerse
Scandal/Gossip Political Association
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/12/us-news/eric-swalwells-billionaire-backer-stephen-…

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14 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“The Penthouse model engaged to Billionaire Swalwell supporter Stephen Cloobeck, was previously married to a pornstar who slammed their Honda into a motorcyclist, killing him.”
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The provided web search results only contain general information about 'Penthouse' magazine and other porn stars (Jenna Jameson, Anneka Di Lorenzo). None of the evidence directly mentions the specific claim regarding a model, Stephen Cloobeck, or a car crash killing a motorcyclist. Therefore, the claim cannot be corroborated or verified with the evidence provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — March 5, 2026 -They lived together at the start of her porn career and again before her second marriage. Famous boyfriends discussed in her autobiography include Marilyn Manson and Tommy Lee. On Decem…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenna_Jameson
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web search NEUTRAL — March 5, 2026 -Anneka Di Lorenzo, later Anneka Vasta (born Marjorie Lee Thoreson; September 6, 1952 – January 4, 2011), was an American model and actress. She was known for appearances in Penthouse ma…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anneka_Di_Lorenzo
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web search NEUTRAL — February 6, 2026 -It was the first to show female pubic hair, followed by full-frontal nudity, and eventually, the exposed vulva and anus. Penthouse has also featured a number of authorized and unauth…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penthouse_(magazine)
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“Adva Lavie and Edan Ives, who goes by “Big Nick” in the adult entertainment world, were in a 2017 grey Honda Civic when he “made an unsafe right turn into the path of Manoochehr Namdar’s motorcycle”, according to a lawsuit filed against Lavie and Ives.”
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Multiple web search results reference a lawsuit filed by Sam Namdar against Adva Lavie and Edan Ives concerning a motor vehicle incident. Specifically, the evidence shows filings on 02/22/2024 in Los Angeles County Superior Courts involving these parties and a motor vehicle tort case, aligning with the core details of the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — On 02/22/2024 SAM NAMDAR filed a Personal Injury and Torts - Motor Vehicle court case againstADVALAVIE,inLos Angeles County Superior Courts. Court records for this case are available from Van Nuys Cou…
https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la23-casear972debc0927a-1161657
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web search NEUTRAL — On February 22, 2024, Namdar Sam filed a Automobile - (Torts) case represented by Brock Cameron againstIvesEdanEliyahu et al. in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County, CA. This case was filed in Los …
https://trellis.law/case/24vecv00819/sam-namdar-vs-adva-lavi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Case docket: SAM NAMDAR VSADVALAVIE, ET AL., 24VECV00819 in California State, Los Angeles County, Superior Court, Valerie Salkin presiding, last filing 04/10/2025, filed 02/22/2024.
https://www.docketalarm.com/cases/California_State_Los_Angel…
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“The October 2022 incident occurred at the intersection of Hayvenhurst and Ventura in Encino, California, and led to Namdar sustaining severe injuries and dying, the papers say.”
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The web search results provide information about several different accidents involving Hayvenhurst Avenue in Encino (e.g., a tree-trimming truck crash, a 2016 Range Rover crash). However, none of the search results specifically confirm the incident occurred at the intersection of Hayvenhurst and Ventura in Encino, California, in October 2022, resulting in the death of Manoochehr Namdar. The evidence is suggestive but not specific enough to corroborate the full claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — The collisionoccurredattheintersectionofHayvenhurstAvenue and Nordhoff Street around 5:20 a.m., on Tuesday. According to reports, a black 2016 Range Rover ran a red light and crashed with an eastbound…
https://sweetjames.com/2021/10/07/1-killed-hit-and-run-crash…
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover videos related to Car Accident on Sherman Way andHayvenhurston TikTok. Last updated 2026-03-30.The truck driverinvolvedintheincidentreported that the Hiace overtook traffic and enteredtheinte…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/car-accident-on-sherman-way-…
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web search NEUTRAL — A tree-trimming truck overturned after crashing into a fire hydrantinEncinoon Monday afternoon. The crash was reported at around 3:45 p.m. near the 16000 block of W. Calneva Drive andHayvenhurstAvenue…
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/encino-fire-hydrant-…
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“Ives was arrested on June 8, 2023, and charged with vehicular manslaughter. He was sentenced to 20 days in Los Angeles County jail and was on probation for a year.”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists only of Wikipedia entries about unrelated topics (films from 2001, Bohemian Club members, unsolved murders). There is absolutely no evidence regarding Edan Ives being arrested on June 8, 2023, or any subsequent sentencing or probation details. Therefore, the claim cannot be verified or refuted.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of American films released in 2001.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_films_of_2001
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following list of Bohemian Club members includes both past and current members of note. Membership in the male-only, private Bohemian Club takes a variety of forms, with membership regularly offer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bohemian_Club_members
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of unsolved murders includes notable cases where victims have been murdered under unknown circumstances.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unsolved_murders_(1980…
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“The lawsuit was filed by Sam Namdar, the victim’s son who said he suffered “depression, emotional distress, loss of earning capacity, and other injuries” as a result of his father’s death.”
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No evidence was found in the gathered search results or Wikipedia entries pertaining to Sam Namdar filing a lawsuit alleging specific damages like depression, emotional distress, or loss of earning capacity.
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“The case was dismissed but court documents show that the parties reached a settlement in April of 2024.”
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No evidence was found in the gathered search results or Wikipedia entries regarding the dismissal of a lawsuit or a settlement reached in April 2024.
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“Lavie, who uses the alias Mia Ventura, posted a shot of Ives in January of 2021 and encouraged her followers to go to his OnlyFans page. ”Message him and ask him whatever you want,” she wrote.”
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No evidence was found in the gathered search results or Wikipedia entries regarding Lavie using the alias Mia Ventura or posting a photo of Ives on OnlyFans in January 2021.
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“It’s unclear when the two actually tied the knot but a joint petition for divorce was filed March 3 in Clark County, Nevada.”
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No evidence was found in the gathered search results or Wikipedia entries regarding a joint petition for divorce filed on March 3 in Clark County, Nevada.
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“Cloobeck, a timeshare mogul, has dropped more than $1 million backing Eric Swalwell’s candidacy for governor. He also received a $31,000 trip to France from the billionaire.”
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No evidence was found in the gathered search results or Wikipedia entries regarding Stephen Cloobeck donating to Eric Swalwell's campaign or receiving a trip to France.
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“It now appears the pair has turned Cloobeck’s palatial estate — valued at $26 million and featuring six bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a tennis court — into a war room-style command center.”
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No evidence was found in the gathered search results or Wikipedia entries regarding Cloobeck's estate being converted into a command center.
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“Swalwell denied allegations of rape and sexual assault in a social media post that was filmed Friday at the Beverly Hills mansion of his eccentric billionaire benefactor, The Post has learned.”
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“Prosecutors allege between 2023 and 2025, Lavie used dating apps to cultivate relationships with wealthy older men and younger women across Los Angeles County, including in Beverly Hills and West Hollywood.”
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“The alleged honey trapper is charged with six felonies, including two counts of grand theft, two counts of burglary and two counts of unauthorized use of personal identifying information.”
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“She’s pleaded not guilty to all the charges.”
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