Swalwell Resigns Amid Assault Allegations

The political career of Eric Swalwell has collapsed following a wave of nonconsensual sexual encounter allegations, including a new claim of rape dating back to 2018.

Lonna Drewes, a fashion executive, publicly detailed an incident in which she alleges the congressman drugged and assaulted her at a hotel.

Swalwell has denied all criminal wrongdoing but resigned his seat and suspended his gubernatorial campaign as bipartisan pressure reached a breaking point.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Manhattan District Attorney’s office are now actively investigating the claims.