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Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns from U.S. House after sexual misconduct allegations
- On Monday, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced his resignation from Congress, ending his seven-term tenure following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted bipartisan calls for him to step down.
- The San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday that a woman accused Swalwell of sexual assault in 2019 and 2024; Swalwell denies the allegations but apologized for "mistakes in judgment" on social media.
- Unions like the California Teachers Association and lawmakers including Nancy Pelosi withdrew support and called for his resignation; the House Ethics Committee launched a formal investigation into the misconduct claims on Monday.
- Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna filed an expulsion motion over the weekend, but Swalwell stated that expelling members without due process is "wrong" and opted to resign instead to avoid distraction.
- Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal said "we believe women" and urged both Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales to resign, highlighting broader accountability for sexual misconduct allegations across both parties in Congress.
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Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell of California announced on Monday that he will resign from Congress following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct that led to strong bipartisan calls for him to resign. This decision culminates in a rapid political fall for the legislator, who had seven terms in office and had been considered one of the leading candidates in the California Governorate race before retiring on Sunday after the accus…
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