Ethics Committee launches investigation into Swalwell |
Ethics Committee launches investigation into Swalwell
The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct.
The probe follows explosive accusations from a former aide that Swalwell sexually assaulted her on two occasions — charges that were first made public on Friday in The San Francisco Chronicle. That article was followed by a CNN report featuring three other women airing separate allegations of sexual misconduct.
Swalwell has denied the allegations. But the reports prompted a number of Democrats to drop their support for Swalwell’s run at the California governor’s mansion — and forced him to quit the race on Sunday night.
“To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” Swalwell posted on X. “I will fight the serious, false........