Patel invites Swalwell to sit down with FBI, solicits ‘relevant information’ from public
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FBI Director Kash Patel invited outgoing Rep. Eric Swalwell to meet regarding sexual assault allegations.
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FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday invited outgoing Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif) to meet with the bureau regarding recent sexual assault allegations against the Congressman. Patel also solicited "relevant information to any of these matters" from the public, following Swalwell's resignation. This invitation comes as Swalwell has consistently denied the allegations. The FBI's involvement indicates a formal inquiry into the claims against the former representative.
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FBI Director Kash Patel invited outgoing Rep. Eric Swalwell to meet with the bureau and solicited relevant information from the public.
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Sexual Assault Allegations Against Rep. Eric Swalwell
Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell, a candidate for California governor, is facing multiple sexual assault allegations from former staffers. Swalwell denies the accusations, but his campaign has suffered significant setbacks, including staff resignations and loss of endorsements.
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