Summary
The House Ethics Committee has started an investigation into allegations that Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, engaged in sexual misconduct with a former employee. Swalwell recently paused his campaign for California governor after the allegations arose. He has denied the accusations and plans to contest them.
Key Facts
- The House Ethics Committee is investigating Eric Swalwell for alleged sexual misconduct.
- The allegations claim Swalwell assaulted a woman twice, including when she was his employee.
- Swalwell has denied all allegations against him.
- Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor one day before the investigation was announced.
- The allegations were initially reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN.
- The Ethics Committee states that starting an investigation does not imply any wrongdoing has been confirmed.
