Exclusive | Eric Swalwell’s attorneys threatened Tom Steyer campaign just before scandal erupted

Exclusive | Eric Swalwell’s attorneys threatened Tom Steyer campaign just before scandal erupted

Eric Swalwell's campaign threatened Tom Steyer's over scrutiny of Swalwell's alleged sexual misconduct.

Residency Clash Gave Way To Scandal

Just days before sexual assault allegations blew up his campaign, Eric Swalwell’s lawyers tried to legally muscle Tom Steyer’s team into silence over a residency fight, raising fresh questions about how powerful politicians use the law to protect themselves. Story Snapshot Swalwell’s attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to Tom Steyer’s campaign over claims he was...