Summary
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is investigating sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell. Four women have accused Swalwell of inappropriate behavior, including sexual harassment and rape. Swalwell denies the allegations and intends to defend himself with evidence.
Key Facts
- The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is looking into claims against Eric Swalwell related to sexual misconduct.
- Four women have accused Swalwell, including incidents of sexual harassment and rape.
- One woman alleges she was assaulted twice, once in 2019 and another time in 2024.
- Swalwell, who is running for governor of California, denies the accusations.
- Swalwell has lost some political support, including backing from Senator Adam Schiff and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- The allegations emerged publicly through news reports, but have not been independently verified by some media outlets.
- Swalwell has a legal team that sent cease-and-desist letters to two of the accusers.
