Swalwell Serves Cease-and-Desist Letter to FBI Director Kash Patel

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US Representative Eric Swalwell has sent a cease-and-desist letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, requesting that he stop releasing case files related to him. The letter was sent on [date] and is reportedly aimed at preventing the release of sensitive information.

Swalwell’s office stated that the request for the letter was made due to concerns over potential election interference in a recent governor’s race. Patel’s office has denied any wrongdoing, stating that they are simply fulfilling their obligations under federal law.

The case files in question date back to 2012 and involve Swalwell’s involvement in a congressional investigation into Russian influence on US politics. The FBI had previously stated that it would not release the files due to concerns over potential harm to individuals involved.

However, Patel has reportedly decided to push forward with releasing the files, sparking criticism from Democrats who claim this is an attempt to smear Swalwell. Raskin, a member of Congress, has also spoken out against the plan, stating that he believes it is an attempt at election interference.

The situation remains ongoing, with both sides continuing to exchange statements and requests for information.

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