US EditionEx-Staffer Says That Rep. Eric Swalwell Sexually Assaulted Her
The allegations have triggered cease-and-desist letters, campaign resignations and calls from prominent Democrats for Swalwell to exit the governor’s race.
- 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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Democratul Eric Swalwell (45 de ani), unul dintre principalii candidaçõi la funcçõia de guvernator al statului California, a negat categoric acuza∫iile de agresiune sexuală aduse de o fostă angajată a sa din Congresses, callificându-le drept „absolut false”, informază Reuters.
Eric Swalwell, California's aspiring governor, faces several allegations of alleged sexual assault, which could put an end to his campaign
Eric Swalwell var en av favoriterna till att bli Californias nya guvernör. Nu anklagar fyra kvinnor democraten för våldtäkt och sexuala övergrepp.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Democrats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. and Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., have come out against Democratic gubernatorial nominee Eric Swalwell after multiple bombshell reports were published Friday, accusing Swalwell of sexually assaulting a former female staffer and allegedly sexually harassing other female staffers. Amid repeated denials and cease-and-desist letters …
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