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Ex-Staffer Says That Rep. Eric Swalwell Sexually Assaulted Her
At least four aides resigned and the California Teachers Association withdrew support as Swalwell denied claims he sexually assaulted a former staffer.
- On Friday, the San Francisco Chronicle published a report detailing sexual assault allegations against Representative Eric Swalwell, including claims from a former staffer who alleges he assaulted her twice while she was intoxicated.
- These accusations follow weeks of circulating social media rumors regarding Swalwell's alleged inappropriate behavior toward young staffers, which his campaign previously dismissed as 'false, outrageous rumor' orchestrated by political opponents.
- The former staffer alleged Swalwell pursued her shortly after she was hired in 2019 at age 21, initiating sexual contact during work travel and later forcing himself on her while she was severely intoxicated.
- Major Democratic backers including Senator Adam Schiff and the California Teachers Association withdrew their endorsements Friday, while senior campaign staffer Courtni Pugh resigned amid mounting pressure for Swalwell to exit the race.
- Swalwell categorically denied the allegations, labeling them politically motivated, while his legal team issued cease-and-desist letters to accusers, warning of potential defamation lawsuits regarding 'false statements.
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