Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including accusations of drugging and raping a woman in 2018.
- Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign amid the scandal, despite previously leading in polls to replace Governor Gavin Newsom.
- Several women have come forward with allegations ranging from sexual assault to inappropriate messages, prompting investigations by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and calls for his expulsion from Congress.
- Swalwell denied wrongdoing, apologized for “mistakes in judgment,” and criticized efforts to expel him without due process, but ultimately submitted an immediate resignation.
- In related developments, Republican Representative Tony Gonzales announced his retirement amid similar calls for expulsion over sexual misconduct allegations.
