Former Staffer Accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault

Source: NBC News Politics · Bias: Center Left

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Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for governor of California, is facing allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell is accused of sexually assaulting a former staffer and engaging in varying degrees of sexual misconduct with several other women. He denied the charges in a post on social media on Friday night. NBC’s Valerie Castro reports for Saturday TODAY.

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Former Staffer Accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault
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Former Staffer Accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault

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Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for governor of California, is facing allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell is accused of sexually assaulting a former staffer and engaging in varying degrees of sexual misconduct with several other women. He denied the charges in a post on social media on Friday night. NBC’s Valerie Castro reports for Saturday TODAY.