Summary
The U.S. Justice Department is investigating multiple sexual assault allegations against California Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell. Swalwell denied the accusations, suspended his campaign for California governor, and announced his plan to resign from Congress amid growing political and legal pressure.
Key Facts
- The Justice Department is looking into sexual assault claims involving Eric Swalwell.
- Allegations include two assaults reported by one woman, occurring in 2019 and 2024.
- Swalwell denies all accusations and calls them false.
- Democratic leaders have called for a quick investigation and urged Swalwell to end his governor campaign.
- Swalwell suspended his campaign and announced he will resign from Congress.
- The House Ethics Committee is investigating Swalwell for possible sexual misconduct toward an employee.
- Additional women have come forward with accusations of inappropriate behavior and sending unsolicited explicit messages.
- One woman separately accused Swalwell of rape in 2018 and plans to report it to law enforcement; Swalwell says he will take legal action against these claims.
