Sex assault claims against California governor hopeful Eric Swalwell under investigation

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersApril 11, 2026 at 11:06 PM

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Accusers seek justice after unwanted explicit messages from Congressman Eric Swalwell

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The Manhattan District Attorney's office is investigating sexual assault allegations against California gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell. A former staffer accused Swalwell of two nonconsensual sexual encounters, one in 2019 while she worked for him and another in 2024 in a New York hotel, alleging rape in the latter instance. Swalwell denies the accusations, calling them "absolutely false," but several Democrats have urged him to end his campaign. The accuser claims she was too intoxicated to consent during both encounters. CNN also reported that three other women have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct. The Manhattan DA's office is asking anyone with information to contact its special victims division.

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CNN also reported that three other women accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct.

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Swalwell has denied the accusations as “absolutely false” and vowed to fight them.

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The woman told CNN that Swalwell raped her during the 2024 encounter in a New York hotel.

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A woman accused Eric Swalwell of two nonconsensual sexual encounters in 2019 and 2024.

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The Manhattan district attorney’s office is investigating sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell.

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Sacramento 30% New York 40% San Francisco Chronicle ×250% CNN ×250% California ×360% Manhattan District Attorney's Office ×270% Eric Swalwell ×690%

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