Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice has started investigating Congressman Eric Swalwell following his resignation amid several sexual assault allegations. Swalwell denies the accusations, while local law enforcement and district attorney offices are also looking into related claims.
Key Facts
- The Department of Justice opened a federal investigation into Eric Swalwell after he resigned from Congress.
- Swalwell resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct were reported by multiple women.
- One alleged victim, Lonna Drewes, publicly accused Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018.
- Other women have claimed Swalwell sent unwanted sexual messages and assaulted a former staffer.
- Swalwell denies all allegations through his lawyer.
- The Los Angeles sheriff’s office and district attorney’s sex crimes division are investigating the 2018 allegations.
- The Manhattan district attorney’s office is also investigating a sexual assault claim against Swalwell.
- Swalwell was facing possible expulsion from Congress before he resigned and had been considering a run for California governor.
