Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Patel invites Swalwell to sit down with FBI, solicits ‘relevant information’ from public

Patel said four women accused Swalwell of misconduct and urged anyone with relevant information to contact the FBI.

  • Following his resignation on Monday, Congressman Eric Swalwell received an invitation from FBI Director Kash Patel to discuss "any information he has" regarding sexual misconduct allegations.
  • The San Francisco Chronicle reported that a former staffer accused Swalwell of sexual assault in 2024, with at least four women now alleging various forms of misconduct against the California Democrat.
  • Swalwell denied the serious allegations while acknowledging "mistakes in judgment" in a statement, vowing "I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me."
  • The FBI Director also encouraged anyone with "relevant information" regarding these matters to speak with the agency, signaling potential expansion into a criminal investigation.
  • Swalwell's resignation will trigger a special election in California's 14th Congressional District, while he faces ongoing investigations from the House Ethics Committee and the Manhattan District Attorney.
Insights by Ground AI

12 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 75% of the sources lean Right
75% Right

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Washington Examiner broke the news in Washington, United States on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal