Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress

The political career of seven-term Congressman Eric Swalwell has effectively ended after at least four women came forward with serious accusations of sexual harassment and assault.

Swalwell issued a statement apologizing for past mistakes in judgment while vowing to fight what he characterized as false allegations.

His departure has upended the race for California governor and prompted the House Ethics Committee to launch a formal investigation into his conduct.

Democratic and Republican leaders alike had called for his ouster as details of his alleged behavior became a public scandal.