""He raped me and he choked me and while he was choking me I lost consciousness and I thought I died. I did not consent to any sexual activity.""
""The alleged rape had a severe impact on her mental health, causing her to self-medicate. I did not want to live anymore, I cried all the time for years.""
Lonna Drewes publicly accused congressmember Eric Swalwell of rape, claiming he drugged her drink during a meeting in 2018. She described the assault, stating he choked her until she lost consciousness. Drewes did not undergo a rape test but documented the incident in her calendar and disclosed it to close contacts. The alleged assault severely affected her mental health, leading to self-medication and therapy. She expressed feelings of hopelessness and silence following the incident, despite previously considering a political career.
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