Eric Swalwell’s billionaire backer Stephen Cloobeck engaged to Penthouse Pet who married porn star
The engagement of Penthouse model Adva Lavie to billionaire supporter of Eric Swalwell, Stephen Cloobeck, has brought to light a troubling past involving Lavie’s previous marriage to a pornstar, Edan Ives. The couple was involved in a tragic incident in 2017 when their Honda Civic collided with a motorcyclist, Manoochehr Namdar, resulting in his death.
The lawsuit filed against Lavie and Ives detailed the events that led to the fatal accident at the intersection of Hayvenhurst and Ventura in Encino, California. Ives was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter, ultimately receiving a 20-day sentence in Los Angeles County jail and a year of probation.
The victim’s son, Sam Namdar, filed a lawsuit seeking damages for the emotional distress and loss caused by his father’s death. Although the case was dismissed, a settlement was reached in April of 2024.
Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura in the adult entertainment industry, promoted Ives’ OnlyFans page on social media, indicating a close relationship between the two. Despite their marriage, a joint petition for divorce was filed in March of 2024 in Clark County, Nevada.
Cloobeck’s extravagant proposal to Lavie at a charity ball in Las Vegas, surrounded by A-list celebrities, was followed by their engagement. Cloobeck, a prominent timeshare mogul, has supported Swalwell’s political campaign with over a million dollars in donations.
Recent allegations of rape and sexual assault against Swalwell have brought attention to his close ties with Cloobeck, who has provided his palatial estate in Beverly Hills as a base for the embattled politician. Lavie, on the other hand, faces charges related to fraudulent activities, including grand theft and unauthorized use of personal information.
Despite the controversies surrounding them, Lavie and Cloobeck seem to have transformed the Beverly Hills mansion into a command center for political and legal battles. The intertwining of their personal lives with high-stakes politics and legal troubles adds a layer of complexity to their already tumultuous relationship.
