Eric Swalwell Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Campaign Suspended

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid mounting sexual misconduct allegations.

“SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The sexual assault allegations against former East Bay Congressman Eric Swalwell are bringing back some other ethics concerns about him”

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He faced accusations from five women, including Lonna Drewes who alleged he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2018.

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department opened an investigation into Drewes' claim.

Swalwell issued a statement saying he was deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment but insisted the allegations were false.

At least a dozen Democratic candidates announced they would return campaign contributions from Swalwell.

Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck publicly kicked Swalwell out of his home.

Swalwell accepted private air transportation to Nice, France from Cloobeck, valued at nearly $31,000.

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The trip was not listed as an official trip.

The campaign of Tom Steyer alleged Swalwell appeared to live in California on paper only.

An ABC7 crew went to the Livermore home but nobody appeared to be home.

The wave of accountability pressure intensified across Washington.

Rep. Cory Mills was under investigation for sexual misconduct and financial irregularities.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faced 25 ethics violations.

House Speaker Mike Johnson joined calls for accountability.

Analysts noted the speed of political accountability has outpaced institutional mechanisms.

President Donald Trump faced multiple public allegations of sexual misconduct.

A federal jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a case brought by E. Jean Carroll.

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The jury awarded damages totaling approximately $88 million.

Other public allegations included claims from Stacey Williams, Jessica Leeds, Kristin Anderson, and others.

The Carroll case remained the only instance of a formal liability finding against Trump.