Multiple Women Accuse Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Misconduct |
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Congressmen resign over sexual misconduct, assault cases
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) resigned from Congress on April 14 following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, and at least two accusations of sexual assault. His resignation, along with that of Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), came after the House of Representatives threatened to hold an expulsion vote. Swalwell also dropped his bid to be California’s next governor.........