Eric Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign After Sexual Assault Accusations
US Representative Eric Swalwell suspended his bid for California governor after multiple women, including a former staffer, accused him of repeated unwanted sexual advances and assault. Calls for his expulsion from Congress are growing alongside the accusations, which Swalwell denies.
Key Facts
- 1A former staffer and three other women accused Swalwell of repeatedly making unwanted sexual advances
- 2Swalwell said he was 'deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment' but promised to fight what he called 'false allegations'
- 3Moves to expel Swalwell from Congress are gaining steam alongside the assault accusations
- 4California Democrats who had rushed to back Swalwell quickly abandoned him following the reports
- 5The allegations were reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN
Coverage
Covered across US and UK outlets including The New York Times, The Independent, NPR, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera, reflecting the national political significance of the story.
Sources (8)
Eric Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race after multiple sexual misconduct allegations
The Independent · 6d ago
California Democrats Rushed to Back Eric Swalwell — and Quickly Abandoned Him
The New York Times · 6d ago
Eric Swalwell Suspends Campaign for California Governor After Sexual Assault Allegations
The New York Times · 6d ago
Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor
NPR · 6d ago
DHS investigating claim about Swalwell nanny filed by conspiracy theorist
The Guardian · 6d ago
Eric Swalwell exits California governor race after sex assault allegations
Al Jazeera · 6d ago
Move to expel Democrat Eric Swalwell from Congress gains steam
The Guardian · 6d ago
Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor after being accused of sexual assault
AP News · 7d ago