"The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is now investigating a claim from one of Swalwell's former staffers. She told CNN she was heavily intoxicated after a night of drinking with Swalwell in New York City in April 2024, when she woke up to him having sex with her in his hotel bed."
"The staffer is now one of four women to accuse Swalwell of sexual misconduct. The San Francisco Chronicle also reported Friday that a former female congressional staffer accused Swalwell of two separate non-consensual sexual encounters."
"Uncorroborated and nonspecific rumors that Swalwell behaved inappropriately with female staffers have circulated on social media for weeks, but the Chronicle's story is the first reported account of someone making a direct accusation."
"Swalwell is among a handful of prominent candidates in the crowded race to succeed Newsom, and he immediately came under pressure from all other Democratic rivals to withdraw from the race."
Eric Swalwell, a California gubernatorial candidate, is under investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office following allegations from a former staffer. She claims that after a night of drinking in April 2024, she woke up to Swalwell having sex with her while she was heavily intoxicated. This staffer is one of four women accusing Swalwell of sexual misconduct. Additional allegations include two separate non-consensual encounters reported by another former congressional staffer. The allegations have led to pressure for Swalwell to withdraw from the race amid a competitive primary season.
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