Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell
The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, has firmly denied the accusations.
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"For nearly 20 years, I have served the public - as a prosecutor and a congressman, and have always protected women."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"I will defend myself with the facts and where necessary bring legal action."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"The allegations were deeply troubling."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"It is best that they be investigated outside of a gubernatorial campaign."
— Nancy Pelosi , Politician
"These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the front-runner for governor."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"Very, very troubling."
— Katie Porter , Politician
"Deeply troubling."
— Betty Yee , Politician
"accusing Swalwell of skipping town."
— Antonio Villaraigosa , Politician
"These allegations of sexual assault are flat false. They are absolutely false, they did not happen."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"These allegations from multiple sources are deeply troubling and must be taken seriously."
— Adam Schiff , Politician
"These allegations of sexual assault are flat false. They're absolutely false."
— Eric Swalwell , Politician
"Following the incredibly disturbing sexual assault accusations against Congressman Eric Swalwell, we call for a swift investigation into these incidents and for the Congressman to immediately end his campaign."
— Hakeem Jeffries , Politician
"This extremely sensitive matter must be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability."
— Nancy Pelosi , Politician
"I cannot in good conscience remain in any role with this campaign, and I am stepping down from it effective immediately."
— Jimmy Gomez , Politician
"I regret having come to his defense on social media."
— Ruben Gallego , Politician
"Eric has an option. I am going to bring this vote next week."
— Anna Paulina Luna , Politician
Key People
Adam Schiff is a Democratic senator from California.
A Republican Congresswoman who chairs a task force on unidentified aerial phenomena.
Former Mayor of Los Angeles and gubernatorial candidate.
Former California Controller and Democratic candidate for governor.
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.
Katherine Clark is the House Democratic Whip from Massachusetts.
Former congresswoman and Democratic candidate for governor of California.
Former Speaker of the House known for her political activism.
Pete Aguilar is a senior member of Democratic leadership in the House.
Democratic congressman from Arizona.
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The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, has firmly denied the accusations.
Congressman Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate to be California’s next governor, forcefully denied allegations of sexual assault on Friday night, as he faced escalating calls to withdraw from the race from prominent supporters, rivals, and his own colleagues in Congress.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is currently running for California governor, is denying accusations made by a former staffer to the San Francisco Chronicle that he sexually assaulted her as he faces growing calls from Democrats that he end his campaign.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D) is facing growing pressure to drop out of the California gubernatorial race, including from the two congressmen who chaired his campaign and House Democratic leadership, over reports that a former staffer accused him of sexual assault and multiple others alleged sexual misconduct.
Congressman Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations and faces increasing pressure from party members to exit the gubernatorial race.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office investigates sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading California gubernatorial candidate.
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic front-runner in the California governor’s race, was urged to drop out of the race after being accused of sexual assault and misconduct by four women in reports published on Friday.
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