The Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened an investigation into sexual assault allegations against former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Fox News reports.
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Swalwell, Gonzales Resign from Congress
Reps Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales have officially resigned from Congress.
The House clerk has read both resignation letters.
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Woman Accuses Rep. Swalwell on TV
A woman accusing Rep. Eric Swalwell spoke on national TV, detailing allegations against him:
"He raped me and he choked me."
"While he was choking me I lost consciousness. I thought I died."
"I believe he Drugged My Drink....I only had o...
A woman accusing Rep. Eric Swalwell spoke on national TV, detailing allegations against him:
"He raped me and he choked me."
"While he was choking me I lost consciousness. I thought I died."
"I believe he Drugged My Drink....I only had one glass of wine."
"I did not consent to any sexual activity."
"He was married at the time and his wife was pregnant."
"He said he needed to get paperwork from his hotel room. When I arrived to his hotel room I was already incapacitated, I couldn't move my arms or my body."
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Reps Gonzales, Swalwell Leave Congress
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U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) said he will leave Congress after he admitted to having an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
This comes less than a hour after U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) resigned over sexual assault allegations.
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Rep. Swalwell Plans to Resign Seat
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U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) said he plans to resign his seat in Congress, a day after suspending his California governor campaign amid sexual assault allegations.
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Swalwell Suspends California Governor Bid
BREAKING: Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor amid sexual assault allegations.
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Ex-Staffers Demand Swalwell Resign
Over 50 former staffers of U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) are calling for his immediate resignation and exit from the race for California governor.
“The (sexual assault) allegations reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN are serious, credible, and demand responsibility.”
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Schiff Withdraws Swalwell Endorsement
U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff has withdrawn his endorsement of Eric Swalwell after a former staffer accused the California gubernatorial candidate of sexual assault.
