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Eric Swalwell Resigns Amid Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations
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Swalwell resigned from the House amid sexual misconduct allegations. Lawmakers urge Gallego to release all communications with Swalwell.
Swalwell's Fall
Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Four women came forward, including a former employee who said Swalwell raped her.
He reportedly sent graphic messages and images via Snapchat. Swalwell admitted to errors of judgment but called the claims of sexual assault flat false.
Gallego Under Fire
Rep. Mike Lawler called on Sen. Ruben Gallego to release all communications with Swalwell.
Gallego had been the national campaign chairman for Swalwell's 2020 run.
Lawler said, If you think your job is to come to Congress to get laid, you don’t belong here.
Swalwell's senior staff released a statement standing with the women who came forward.
The Audit System
Rahman Textile produced clothing for several European fashion brands. Hessen's compliance team had audited the factory in March.
Rahman Textile owner Faisal Rahman claimed the factory had passed its most recent safety inspection in January. The audit system was fundamentally broken, according to Clean Clothes Campaign.