Manhattan DA Investigates Eric Swalwell Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Manhattan DA’s office to investigate Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations
The Guardian
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The Manhattan District Attorney's office is investigating sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman from California running for governor. A woman has accused him of two nonconsensual encounters, while Swalwell denies the claims, calling them politically motivated.
- 01The Manhattan DA's office is investigating allegations against Eric Swalwell.
- 02A woman has accused Swalwell of two nonconsensual sexual encounters in California and New York.
- 03Swalwell denies the allegations, claiming they are politically motivated.
- 04Prominent supporters of Swalwell have begun withdrawing their backing.
- 05California Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, are urging Swalwell to end his campaign.
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The Manhattan District Attorney's office announced an investigation into sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell (Democratic congressman from California) following claims made by a former staff member. The woman alleges that Swalwell assaulted her twice—once in California in 2019 and again in New York in 2024—when she was too intoxicated to consent. Swalwell has vehemently denied these accusations, labeling them as 'absolutely false' and suggesting they are politically motivated ahead of the gubernatorial primary in June 2024. The allegations surfaced shortly after Swalwell stated he had never engaged in a sexual relationship with a staff member. In light of the allegations, prominent supporters, including all 21 of his congressional backers, have begun to withdraw their support, while leading California Democrats, including Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, have called for him to suspend his campaign. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the allegations, which she believes should occur outside of the campaign context.
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The investigation and allegations could significantly affect Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign and the political landscape in California.
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