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Manhattan DA Opens Investigation Into Swalwell as Campaign Collapses

Manhattan DA Opens Investigation Into Swalwell as Campaign Collapses

Summary

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has started an investigation into Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell for an alleged incident in 2024 in New York. Several staff members from Swalwell's office released a statement supporting women who accused him of sexual misconduct. Swalwell has denied these allegations.

Key Facts

  • The Manhattan DA is investigating Representative Swalwell for a 2024 incident in New York.
  • The investigation relates to allegations of sexual misconduct.
  • A group of Swalwell's staff members publicly supported the women making the accusations.
  • Some of Swalwell's top advisers have left his campaign for California governor.
  • Reports of the allegations were published by major news outlets including the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN.
  • Swalwell has denied the allegations, calling them false.
  • He released a video addressing the allegations and reiterated his denial.

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