Eric Swalwell Quits California Governor Race Amid Multiple Sexual Assault Allegations

Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign amid multiple sexual assault and misconduct allegations.

A former staff member said he sexually assaulted her twice when she was too intoxicated to consent.

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Three other women also accused Swalwell of misconduct including sending unsolicited nude photographs.

Swalwell denied the allegations, calling them flat false and part of a concerted effort to derail his campaign.

His campaign collapsed within days as prominent supporters withdrew backing.

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office opened a criminal investigation into an alleged 2024 assault.

The unnamed former staff member said Swalwell solicited oral sex and twice sexually assaulted her when she was too drunk to consent.

The account was corroborated with medical records and by people she spoke with after the last incident in 2024.

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CNN published accusations from four women who worked for Swalwell.

The woman said she woke up naked in the congressman's hotel room with little recollection of what happened.

She added that she woke up with signs of sexual trauma on her body.

Swalwell withdrew just weeks before the June 2 primary, but his name will still appear on the ballot.

Rival Democrats scrambled to lock down his former supporters.

The California Republican Party did not endorse a candidate.

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office urged anyone with knowledge to contact its special victims division.

Swalwell faced mounting pressure to resign from Congress.

More than 50 of his former staff members called on him to resign.

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The Department of Homeland Security announced an investigation into his hiring of a nanny without work authorization.

Members of Congress from both parties said they could vote to expel Swalwell.

The controversy has left California Democrats fretting over the prospect of two Republicans advancing.