Summary
Eric Swalwell, a former Democratic Representative from California, announced he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations, which he denies. His wife, Brittany Watts, generally stays out of the public eye and has not commented on the situation.
Key Facts
- Eric Swalwell plans to resign from Congress after denying sexual assault allegations.
- Brittany Watts is Swalwell's wife and stays out of the public eye.
- The couple got married in October 2016 and have three children.
- Watts once worked as the director of sales at a Ritz-Carlton resort in California.
- Swalwell's resignation will lead to a special election in his district near San Francisco.
- Watts has not publicly commented on her husband’s situation or his resignation.
- The House Ethics Committee is investigating whether Swalwell engaged in sexual misconduct with an employee.
