Summary
The House Ethics Committee is looking into claims that Rep. Eric Swalwell behaved inappropriately with an employee. This action comes shortly after he paused his run for California governor due to these allegations, which he denies.
Key Facts
- The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct.
- Swalwell, who is a Democrat from California, denies these allegations.
- He suspended his campaign for California governor after the accusations surfaced.
- Allegations include sexual assault of a woman who worked for him.
- Democrats stopped supporting Swalwell following these claims.
- The investigation does not imply guilt, as stated by the Ethics Committee.
