Swalwell announces resignation as expulsion motion advances in Congress
Swalwell announces congressional resignation amid expulsion motion and misconduct investigations.
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US Congressional Ethics Investigations
Multiple members of Congress face investigations by the House Ethics Committee for sexual misconduct, domestic violence, financial misconduct, and other allegations. Cases include expulsion efforts, committee sanctions, and resignations.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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Three additional women accuse Swalwell of sexual misconduct
CNN reported allegations of sexual misconduct from three other women beyond the former staffer who spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle. These allegations include accusations that Swalwell sent inappropriate sexual messages to several women.
Manhattan District Attorney investigates sexual assault allegations against Swalwell
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced it is investigating a sexual assault claim from one of Swalwell's former staffers. The alleged incident occurred in April 2024 when the woman woke up to Swalwell having sex with her in his hotel bed in New York City after a night of drinking.
Swalwell's campaign and congressional staff release joint statement opposing his conduct
Senior staffers for Swalwell's campaign and congressional office released a joint statement on the weekend expressing that they were horrified by the allegations and standing with the former colleague who came forward. The statement clarified that staff remaining in their roles should not be viewed as support for Swalwell.
Former staffer accuses Rep. Swalwell of sexual assault
A former staffer accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her on two separate occasions when she was too intoxicated to consent. The woman, who worked for Swalwell for nearly two years starting in 2019 when she was 21 years old, detailed her allegations to the San Francisco Chronicle, which published the report on Friday, April 10.
Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell announced on April 12 that he is suspending his campaign for California governor. In a statement posted on social media, Swalwell stated he was deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment in his past but would fight allegations made against him, saying his legal fight should not be a campaign's.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna announces expulsion effort against Swalwell
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida announced her intent to file a motion to initiate an expulsion process against Swalwell from the House of Representatives. Luna stated she would not serve with sexual misconduct allegations unresolved.
Democratic leaders call for Swalwell to resign from Congress
Multiple Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Ro Khanna of California and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, called for Swalwell to resign from Congress. Jeffries stated that sexual assault and harassment must be taken seriously and all perpetrators must be held accountable.
California Democratic senators call for Swalwell's withdrawal
California's two Democratic senators, Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, called on Swalwell to withdraw from the gubernatorial race. Schiff stated he was deeply distressed by the accusations.
Ally Sammarco publicly identifies herself as accuser
Ally Sammarco revealed herself as one of the women accusing Swalwell of misconduct, posting on social media that she shared her story publicly to help validate the experiences of other women. She emphasized that none of the accusers were paid to come forward and characterized the situation as one involving abuse of power.
Sexual assault allegations brought against Rep. Eric Swalwell
A former staffer accused Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) of sexual assault on multiple occasions. The woman alleged that Swalwell attempted to kiss her in her car after a donor meeting, exposed himself and requested oral sex in a car at a parking lot, and allegedly assaulted her while intoxicated at a hotel in September 2019. She also reported a second incident in April 2024 after attending a charity gala. Three additional women also reported allegations of various kinds of sexual misconduct by Swalwell to CNN.
Democratic officials withdraw endorsement of Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign
Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego, Representatives Ted Lieu and Jared Moskowitz, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi withdrew their endorsement of Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign. Schiff, Gallego, Lieu, and Moskowitz called for Swalwell to end his campaign. Pelosi stated the allegations must be investigated with full transparency and accountability outside of the gubernatorial campaign context.
Swalwell denies allegations and attributes them to political motivation
Swalwell maintains his innocence and has pledged to fight the allegations, calling the claims absolutely false. He has suggested the allegations are politically motivated given that the gubernatorial primary is two months away.
Manhattan district attorney opens investigation into Swalwell
The Manhattan district attorney's office opened an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell regarding the sexual assault allegations brought against him.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna initiates expulsion effort against Swalwell
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has initiated an effort to expel Swalwell from the House of Representatives in response to the sexual assault allegations.
Campaign staffers express opposition to Swalwell continuing in leadership
More than a dozen unnamed staffers working in Swalwell's congressional office and gubernatorial campaign released a letter stating they were horrified by the sexual assault allegations and stood with the accusers. The staffers stated that the alleged behavior was abhorrent and beneath the dignity of public officials, though they indicated some would remain in their positions due to financial necessity.
Woman alleges Swalwell sent unsolicited explicit images on social media
One woman reported that after reaching out to Swalwell on Twitter in 2021 to discuss politics, he began messaging her almost daily on Snapchat, frequently while drunk, and sent her unsolicited videos of his genitals. She stated: 'When you're getting unsolicited dick videos sent to you, it just makes you feel like I'm lesser than a person.' The contact allegedly included inappropriate comments about her social media photos.
Former staffer claims Eric Swalwell raped her in 2024 while intoxicated
A former staffer told CNN that Rep. Eric Swalwell raped her in 2024 when she was heavily intoxicated. She stated: 'I was pushing him off of me, saying no. He didn't stop.' The woman claimed the alleged assault left her bruised and bleeding, and she subsequently obtained tests for pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. She also reported a prior alleged incident in 2019 when she woke up naked in a hotel room with Swalwell after a night of drinking with no clear memory of what occurred.
California gubernatorial primary scheduled for June 2, 2026
Eric Swalwell is currently running in California's gubernatorial primary, which is scheduled to take place on June 2. The allegations against him emerged approximately 24 days before the election date.
Organizations withdraw endorsements and support for Swalwell's campaign
Multiple organizations, unions, and donors rescinded their endorsements of Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign following the allegations. The California Teachers Association, among other major organizations, withdrew their support. Swalwell's fundraising and endorsement pages were removed as backlash intensified.
Social media influencer Ally Sammarco alleges Swalwell sent unsolicited nudes
Political social media influencer Ally Sammarco reported that after she reached out to Swalwell on Twitter in 2021, he began messaging her almost daily on Snapchat, often while drunk, and sent her unsolicited nude images. Sammarco alleged that Swalwell asked where she lived and subsequently ran by her apartment building several times to say hello and give her hugs. She said the contact ended when she met her boyfriend (now husband) a few months later.
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Multiple women detail sexual misconduct allegations against congressman
Four women accuse Swalwell of sexual misconduct; formal investigations and expulsion motion underway.
House Ethics Committee and Manhattan DA Launch Official Investigations into Swalwell
Official investigations by House Ethics and Manhattan DA escalate accountability mechanisms against Swalwell amid four misconduct allegations.
Multiple Investigations and Expulsion Motion Intensify Swalwell Crisis
Multiple investigations, expulsion motion, and institutional pressure intensify Swalwell's political crisis as he denies misconduct allegations.
Internal Dissent Emerges as Swalwell's Own Staff Oppose His Leadership
Swalwell's campaign and congressional staff jointly oppose his conduct, escalating internal institutional dissent amid investigations and expulsion efforts.
Timeline of accusations emerges as fourth woman accuses Swalwell
Four women accuse Swalwell of sexual misconduct; DA investigation launched; congressman denies all allegations.
Swalwell suspends gubernatorial campaign amid resignation pressure
Swalwell suspends gubernatorial campaign after Democratic leaders and major allies withdraw support amid misconduct allegations.
Campaign staffers and Democratic allies abandon Swalwell's gubernatorial bid
Campaign staffers and Democratic allies abandon Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign following misconduct allegations.
Manhattan DA Investigation Escalates Legal Pressure on Swalwell
Manhattan DA investigation and aggressive legal defense escalate formal accountability mechanisms against Swalwell.
Luna's expulsion motion marks congressional escalation against Swalwell
Luna introduces congressional expulsion motion against Swalwell amid ongoing misconduct allegations and DA investigation.
Campaign Unravels as Staff Exodus and Endorsement Withdrawals Accelerate
Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign disintegrated as Democratic leaders, staff, and unions systematically withdrew support.
Swalwell's Legal Team Escalates Defense Strategy With Cease-and-Desist Letters
Swalwell's legal team escalates defense with cease-and-desist letters while maintaining denial of all allegations.