Former CA gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck arrested in WeHo in investigation involving model

https://abc7.com/post/stephen-cloobeck-billionaire-ex-california-gubernatorial-candidate-arrested-west-hollywood-authorities-say/19094427/

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- Billionaire and former California gubernatorial candidate Stephen Cloobeck was arrested and released Tuesday in West Hollywood, authorities said.

Cloobeck turned himself in at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department station "on an outstanding felony warrant for alleged violation of dissuading or intimidating a witness or victim of a crime," the law enforcement agency said Wednesday in a statement provided to ABC7.

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Lavie, a Los Angeles model accused of meeting men online and burglarizing their homes, in March was ordered to stand trial on six felony charges, prosecutors said. Detectives say Lavie allegedly extorted wealthy older men and younger women in Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. They say she posed as a girlfriend or travel companion, then stole cash, credit cards and high-end designer items.

According to Cloobeck's complaint, he attempted to prevent at least two alleged victims of Lavie, who are listed as witnesses in her criminal complaint, from testifying against her.

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Cloobeck was a candidate for governor but dropped out and endorsed Eric Swalwell. He then kicked Swalwell out of his house, where Swalwell had been staying, once sexual assault allegations against Swalwell came to light.