Summary
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro set up a phone tip line for people to report sexual misconduct by Congressman Eric Swalwell. Swalwell resigned from Congress and stopped his campaign for California governor after several women accused him of sexual assault and inappropriate behavior. Investigations are now underway by prosecutors and the House Ethics Committee.
Key Facts
- A tip line (202-252-0809) was created to gather reports of sexual misconduct by Eric Swalwell in Washington, D.C.
- Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and ended his run for governor due to multiple sexual misconduct accusations.
- Allegations include sexual assault, unwanted explicit messages, and inappropriate physical contact from at least five women.
- Swalwell denies all accusations and has said he will fight the claims.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro urged anyone with information about Swalwell’s misconduct to come forward.
- Representative Lauren Boebert invited victims of sexual misconduct in Congress to speak to her confidentially.
- Manhattan prosecutors and the House Ethics Committee have started investigations into Swalwell’s conduct.
