Four women have accused the congressman and ex-candidate for California governor of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape, which he has denied.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced Monday afternoon that he will resign from Congress following a string of accusations regarding sexual misconduct. “I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me,” Swalwell said in a statement…
The news comes a day after the Democratic lawmaker ended his California gubernatorial campaign.
"I plan to resign my seat in Congress," Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said Monday as he faces an expulsion vote.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced Monday he is resigning from Congress as he faces allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, a stunning fall for a prominent Democrat with gubernatorial ambitions — and a demonstration of a rare resurgence of the #MeToo movement that’s faded under the return of President Trump. Swalwell, in his seventh term in the…
Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday, citing mounting pressure, public scrutiny, and the need to uphold accountability amid controversy. Swalwell’s political…
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced he will soon resign from Congress, following a disastrous few days of media reports alleging serious sexual misconduct, including assault of an intoxicated staffer.In the announcement, posted to X, Swalwell continued to deny the allegations of assault, but vaguely admitted to "mistakes in judgment," and said he cannot…
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said Monday he will resign from Congress following allegations of sexual harassment, assault and rape by four women.What they're saying: "Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties," he said in…
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced Monday that he is resigning from Congress as he faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct. “I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” he wrote. “I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I…
