California governor candidate Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations
The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.
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""These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor.""
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
""this extremely sensitive matter must be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability.""
— Nancy Pelosi , Politician
""For nearly 20 years, I have served the public - as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women.""
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
""I do not suggest to you that I am perfect or a saint. I've certainly made mistakes in judgment in my past.""
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"Today I learned shocking information about Eric Swalwell containing the ugliest and most serious accusations imaginable."
— Jimmy Gomez , Politician
"This woman was brave to come forward, and we should take her story seriously."
— Adam Schiff , Politician
"I regret having come to his defense on social media prior to knowing all the information."
— Ruben Gallego , Politician
"This extremely sensitive matter must be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability."
— Nancy Pelosi , Politician
"These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"I’m deeply distressed by the allegations."
— Adam Schiff , Politician
"The congressman should leave the race now so there can be full accountability without doubt, distraction, or delay."
— Jimmy Gomez , Politician
"I have no skin in the game of who becomes governor of California, but I feel people have a right to know whether the person who leads a state that is a safe haven for so many women actually treats women with dignity and will protect their rights."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"As we continue to learn more, these allegations from multiple sources are deeply troubling and must be taken seriously."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the front-runner for governor."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"The congressman should leave the race now so there can be full accountability without doubt, distraction, or delay."
— Jimmy Gomez , Politician
Key People
Adam Gray is a Representative from California.
Adam Schiff is a Democratic senator from California.
California Senator Alex Padilla is delivering the Spanish-language rebuttal to President Trump's address.
Former Mayor of Los Angeles and gubernatorial candidate.
Former California Controller and Democratic candidate for governor.
Riverside County Sheriff and Republican candidate in the California governor race.
Eric Swalwell is a U.S. Representative from California.
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
House minority leader who paid tribute to David Scott.
Jimmy Gomez is a U.S. Representative and key surrogate for Eric Swalwell.
Former congresswoman and Democratic candidate for governor of California.
Mayor of San Jose and Democratic candidate for California governor.
Former Speaker of the House known for her political activism.
Democratic congressman from Arizona.
Republican candidate in the California governor's race.
Tom Steyer is a billionaire environmental activist and former Democratic presidential candidate.
California's Superintendent of Public Instruction and Democratic candidate.
A veteran Democratic politician and current California Attorney General.
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The congressman is a leading Democratic candidate who is now facing calls to drop out of the race.
Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign is unraveling after multiple sexual assault allegations, including a serious accusation of rape from a former staffer. The claims have led to mass resignations within his campaign and prompted leading Democrats to withdraw support or call for his exit from the race.
Prominent supporters of Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor withdrew their support after he denied allegations of sexually assaulting a woman twice, including when she worked for him. The allegations have led to calls for Swalwell to exit the race just weeks before the primary election.
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate, was accused of sexually assaulting a young staff member twice when she was too inebriated to consent. The California Teachers Association immediately suspended its endorsement, and fellow Democrats called for Swalwell to withdraw from the race.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is running for California governor, denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a former staffer. Swalwell threatened to take legal action against the woman, who detailed the alleged encounters to the San Francisco Chronicle.
California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat running for governor, has denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that a woman said Swalwell sexually assaulted her in 201 ... .
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