Defiant Eric Swalwell digs in as DA opens investigation and staffers ‘stand’ with accusers - San Francisco Chronicle
Quick Insights
The Bottom Line
District Attorney opened an investigation into allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, who remains defiant.
AI Summary
Eric Swalwell remains defiant as the District Attorney initiates an investigation into allegations against him. This development comes as his staffers publicly express support for the accusers. The investigation and staff support signal increasing pressure on Swalwell regarding the unspecified accusations. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that Swalwell is "digging in" despite these mounting challenges.
What's Being Done
The District Attorney has opened an investigation into allegations against Eric Swalwell.
Source Coverage Map
10 of 43 tracked sources covered this story
Following this story?
Get notified when new coverage appears
Other Sources Covering This Story
5 sourcesMultiple outlets have reported on this story. Compare perspectives from different sources.
First Democrat calls for Swalwell to resign from House over sexual assault allegations
"Eric may have tipped the scale": Swalwell scandal threatens surge of House expulsions
As Swalwell’s campaign unravels, his rivals in California governor’s race scramble for an opening - CNN
Manhattan DA’s office to investigate Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations
This article is part of a story we're tracking:
Eric Swalwell Sexual Assault Allegations and Investigation
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell is facing sexual assault allegations, which have prompted an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The accusations have led to significant political fallout, including the loss of endorsements from Democratic colleagues and a push for his expulsion from the House of Representatives.
Allegations Against Eric Swalwell
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell is facing multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault and sending nude photos. The Manhattan District Attorney's office has launched an investigation, and Swalwell has lost endorsements from Democratic colleagues, leading to calls for his expulsion from Congress.
Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Rep. Eric Swalwell
Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell is facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including claims of sexual assault and sending nude photos. The Manhattan District Attorney's office has launched an investigation, and Swalwell has lost all 21 of his endorsements from Democratic colleagues. There are calls for his expulsion from Congress and withdrawal from the California gubernatorial race.
Eric Swalwell Sexual Misconduct Allegations and Investigation
Congressman Eric Swalwell is facing sexual misconduct allegations, leading to an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The accusations have also resulted in a significant loss of endorsements from his Democratic colleagues, putting pressure on his political career.
Allegations Against Rep. Eric Swalwell and Calls for Resignation
Representative Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is facing sexual misconduct allegations, prompting calls for his resignation from fellow politicians and an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The scandal has led to a significant loss of endorsements and threats of expulsion from the House.
Should this be getting more attention?
You Might Have Missed
Related stories from different sources and perspectives
PoliticsRep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor - AP News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxNYUNCaTZ1XzEwaGFLY3ZGV2FCX1BoWExzdTdQZzZtQU82X1ppcm1GRWI4N3FfZEtJeWdqQTE2Ukc3NU5WZldFOWJ1RHNtc08zZERPT3VHb0ZuRjBKNGtKYXYyRVVuUl84ckN5ZGNsc3lsOVNvQWR0RWtrUld6Mjhlc0ZqeU1xd2RpcE42cGItN0RWb25zZ09lYWFjTEgtYVIyaDBScEZQTGxCUTdUU0l3?oc=5" target="_blank">Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>
PoliticsKatie Porter and influencer behind Swalwell allegations "don't have a relationship to speak of," campaign says
The influencer behind viral allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell has academic and political connections with UC Irvine Law professor and California governor's race rival Katie Porter.
Civil RightsCalifornia 'architect' of 19th century native American genocide, 'US govt 'funded' most of killing'
Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Benjamin Madley, History Professor at UCLA and author of 'An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe, 1846-1873'. Drawing upon years of archival research, his work challenges long-standing narratives that attribute this demographic collapse primarily to disease or displacement. He argues that what occurred meets the legal and historical criteria of genocide: a state-sponsored system of violence. Despite immense loss, California’s Indigenous peoples have endured, rebuilt, and continue to assert their sovereignty.
PoliticsTrump: Buy American, Unless It’s for My Ballroom
President Trump, who has long married “protecting American steel” with his “Make America Great Again” slogan, reportedly accepted tens of millions of dollars in donated steel from a foreign firm for his ballroom just days before he slashed tariffs in half that could help one of its plants. According to a report by the New […]
PoliticsTrump’s new budget ignores dying Americans and gives away record sums to the US military
<p>President’s proposed budget slashes health department by 12% while throwing $1.5tn – a 42% increase – to the military</p><p>Americans are dying in droves. Deaths due to <a href="https://data-viewer.oecd.org/?chartId=6d7c06ee-bc5f-4ffa-8423-112f01ca8d5c">avoidable causes</a> in the United States –which could be dealt with via prevention or proper <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/healthcare">healthcare</a> – far outpace those in most of country’s peers in the industrialized world. Most notably, Americans die of <a href="https://data-viewer.oecd.org/?chartId=c7f4718e-2637-42cb-8da0-8ebaf153d60b">treatable conditions</a> at nearly twice the rate as Spaniards, French, Japanese and Australians.</p><p>They would most likely live longer if they enjoyed better access to healthcare. Americans are the most likely to <a href="https://data-viewer.oecd.org/?chartId=f804854d-35f4-4c14-8eac-7cc0b31b5194">skip a doctor’s appointment</a> due to its cost, the most likely to <a href="htt...
PoliticsTennessee Lawmakers Pass Fix to School Threats Law After Kids Were Arrested for Jokes and Misunderstandings
The post Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Fix to School Threats Law After Kids Were Arrested for Jokes and Misunderstandings appeared first on ProPublica .
Trump Raked in $28 Million From Middle East Business Deals. Then He Started a War.
Donald Trump is betting big on Oman. Since September 2024, the president has been developing a grand project in the Middle Eastern sultanate—a sprawling golf course, a hotel, and seaside villas—all perched over the shimmering Gulf of Oman. A livestream of the site shows a sun-drenched stretch of water, edged by brown desert rock outcroppings, […]
Did this story change how you see things?
Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.
The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.
See our sourcesMost Read This Week
Fuel efficiency a hot topic at New York Auto Show
How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe
Supreme Court returns state-secrets privilege case to lower court
US Democratic lawmakers visit Cuba, call on Trump to "bring the rhetoric down" - Reuters
