Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual misconduct claims

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Accusers seek justice after unwanted explicit messages from Congressman Eric Swalwell

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US Congressman Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress after facing sexual misconduct allegations from four women. The accusations, ranging from sexual harassment to rape, surfaced last week and prompted an ethics inquiry. Swalwell, a Democrat representing a California district near San Francisco, announced his resignation via X, expressing regret for past mistakes while denying the allegations. This decision follows his withdrawal from the California governor race and the loss of support from prominent backers. Simultaneously, Texas Republican Tony Gonzales, also facing an ethics inquiry, announced his upcoming retirement. Both congressmen were facing calls for expulsion from other House lawmakers.

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Tony Gonzales will file his retirement from office on Tuesday.

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Swalwell has repeatedly denied the allegations against him.

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Congress opens an ethics inquiry into Swalwell.

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Four women accused him last week of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape.

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Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress after sexual misconduct claims.

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San Francisco 30% Texas 40% Donald Trump 40% California 50% Tony Gonzales ×260% Congress ×270% United States House of Representatives ×270% Eric Swalwell ×790%

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sexual misconduct allegations 100% eric swalwell 90% resignation 80% ethics inquiry 70% congress 60% tony gonzales 50% house of representatives 50% sexual harassment 40%