House Ethics Committee investigating Eric Swalwell

Source: Axios · Bias: Center Left

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The House Ethics Committee has begun a probe into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) over allegations of sexual misconduct, it announced Monday in a statement. Why it matters: Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign on Sunday after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct, which he denies. Multiple House lawmakers have called for Swalwell to either quit Congress or face expulsion.The Ethics Committee said it will examine whether Swalwell "engaged in sexual misconduct, including toward an employee working under his supervision."Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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House Ethics Committee investigating Eric Swalwell
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House Ethics Committee investigating Eric Swalwell

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The House Ethics Committee has begun a probe into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) over allegations of sexual misconduct, it announced Monday in a statement. Why it matters: Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign on Sunday after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct, which he denies. Multiple House lawmakers have called for Swalwell to either quit Congress or face expulsion.The Ethics Committee said it will examine whether Swalwell "engaged in sexual misconduct, including toward an employee working under his supervision."Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.