Eric Swalwell Accused of Sexual Assault by Former Staffer, Campaign Staff Resign
A former staffer has accused California governor candidate Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, according to reports Friday. Multiple campaign staffers resigned just before the accusation became public. Swalwell denies the allegations.
Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor is in crisis after a former female staffer accused him of sexual assault Friday. The woman worked for Swalwell previously, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Multiple campaign staffers resigned just before the allegation became public, leaving his gubernatorial bid in turmoil. Rival candidates and some allies are now calling on the Democrat to drop out of the race.
Swalwell quickly denied the accusations, saying the allegations are false. This marks the second time he has faced misconduct allegations, though details of previous claims remain unclear.
The congressman represents California's Bay Area in the House and has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump. He launched his governor campaign earlier this year as one of several Democrats seeking to lead the nation's largest state.
This could derail Swalwell's campaign for California governor, the nation's most populous state. Sexual assault allegations have ended political careers and campaigns across the country in recent years.
Watch for more campaign staff departures and whether Democratic leaders call for Swalwell to exit the race.
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