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Manhattan DA launches investigation into sexual assault allegation against Eric Swalwell
The probe follows reports from four women and could widen criminal scrutiny as Swalwell faces mounting calls to leave the governor’s race.
- On Sunday, Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign, denying allegations of sexual assault that emerged in reports on Friday.
- Reports from the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN on Friday detailed accusations from multiple women, including a former staffer who alleged Swalwell sexually assaulted her twice.
- Following the reports, high-profile Democrats including Representative Nancy Pelosi, Senator Adam Schiff, and Senator Ruben Gallego rescinded their endorsements and called for Swalwell to resign from the House.
- The Manhattan District Attorney's office confirmed Saturday it is investigating the sexual assault allegations, while the Alameda County District Attorney's office is evaluating whether criminal conduct occurred.
- With Swalwell exiting, Democrats fear the crowded primary field could split, potentially allowing Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco to advance to the general election.
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Mountain View VoiceRep. Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after sex assault allegations
Following allegations of sexual assault with female former staffers, Swalwell posted Sunday night that he is suspending his campaign
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DHS investigating Swalwell over claims he kept nanny in US illegally
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating embattled Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) over allegations that he kept his family’s Brazilian nanny employed in the United States after her temporary visa expired. A New York Post report on Saturday detailed two recent complaints against Swalwell over his hiring of the nanny in 2021 to look after his three children. One, filed to the Labor Department last week, claimed Swalwell and his wife lied to…
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