Summary
Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and stopped his campaign for California governor after several women accused him of sexual misconduct. Swalwell denies these claims while investigations are underway by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, and the FBI.
Key Facts
- Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and ended his run for governor following allegations of sexual misconduct.
- Five women have accused Swalwell of different types of sexual misconduct, including unwanted messages and assault.
- One former staffer said Swalwell assaulted her in 2019 and again in 2024 at a charity event when she was intoxicated.
- Another woman, Lonna Drewes, claims Swalwell drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2018.
- Swalwell denies all allegations and has apologized for past mistakes but says the accusations are false.
- The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the 2018 incident, and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office is investigating the 2024 claim.
- FBI Director Kash Patel invited Swalwell to speak with the agency and encouraged others with information to come forward.
- Legal teams have stated they will file formal reports and share evidence with authorities.
