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Swalwell Faces Sexual Assault Investigation

Swalwell Faces Sexual Assault Investigation

Representative Eric Swalwell is facing intense scrutiny as multiple women have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct, including one former staffer who accuses him of rape in a New York hotel room.

The Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg, has urged anyone with relevant information to contact the Special Victims Division.

Swalwell has firmly denied the accusations, characterizing them as a politically motivated plot intended to derail his gubernatorial bid.

However, the fallout has been swift, with all 21 of his Democratic colleagues in Congress reportedly rescinding their endorsements of his campaign.

Eric Swalwell United States Congress, Public domain
Eric Swalwell
American lawyer and politician (born 1980)
Alvin Bragg
American lawyer and District Attorney of New York County (born 1973)
Anna Paulina Luna
American politician and veteran (born 1989)
New York City
Most populous city in the United States