Ex-Staffer Alleges Sexual Assault by Rep. Eric Swalwell A former staff member of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate for California governor, has accused the congressman of sexually assaulting her twice, once while she was employed and another years later when she was no longer an employee. The allegations, detailed in a series of interviews with the San Francisco Chronicle, have sparked significant political and legal repercussions for Swalwell, who has denied the claims and threatened legal action. Swalwell’s campaign issued a statement on Friday, calling the accusations “categorically false” and framing them as an “election eve” attack. The campaign emphasized that the congressman has “always protected women” and vowed to “defend himself with the facts” if necessary. However, the allegations have already led to the withdrawal of key endorsements from prominent allies, including Reps. Jimmy Gomez and Adam Gray, as well as Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who called on Swalwell to step down from the gubernatorial race. The woman, who worked for Swalwell in his Castro Valley district office from 2019 to 2021, described a pattern of inappropriate behavior and sexual misconduct. She alleged that Swalwell, who is married and 17 years her senior, began pursuing her shortly after she was hired at age 21. According to her account, Swalwell sent explicit images of his genitals via Snapchat and demanded nude photos in return. She recounted an incident in which he attempted to kiss her in her car after a donor meeting, later pulling out his penis in the vehicle and asking her to perform oral sex. She claimed she complied in a parking lot, though she expressed confusion about the details of the encounter.#san_francisco_chronicle #rep_erik_swalwell #nancy_pelosi #jimmy_gomez #adam_gray
Exclusive: Four Women Describe Sexual Misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, Including a Former Staffer Who Says He Raped Her A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, alleges that the congressman raped her while she was heavily intoxicated, leaving her bruised and bleeding. The incident, which the woman claims occurred in 2024 after she had left Swalwell’s office, is one of several allegations against the congressman, which he has categorically denied. The woman described the encounter as a second instance of nonconsensual sexual contact with Swalwell, following a 2019 incident in which she awoke naked in a hotel room after a night of heavy drinking, with no memory of what happened but physical evidence of sexual contact. Another woman, who connected with Swalwell online through her interest in Democratic politics, recounted being left extremely drunk in his hotel room after a night out with him. She described being kissed and touched without consent during the evening, with little recollection of the events afterward. A third woman, social media creator Ally Sammarco, said she initially reached out to Swalwell on Twitter to discuss politics, expecting no response. She was surprised when he replied, though she later alleged he sent her unsolicited nude messages. Swalwell’s campaign and legal team have dismissed the allegations as false, with his attorney sending cease-and-desist letters to two of the women interviewed by CNN. The letters accused the women of fabricating their accounts and warned of legal consequences if they continued speaking out. The attorney also denied that Swalwell had ever engaged in nonconsensual sexual activity with any woman or staff member. CNN’s investigation found corroboration for key elements of each woman’s claims.#cnn #rep_erik_swalwell #ally_sammarco #cheyenne_hunt #california_governor
FBI Director Kash Patel’s Push Against Democratic Lawmaker Raises Concerns FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing to release a decade-old investigative file involving Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) and a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, according to three individuals with knowledge of the bureau’s internal operations. The agency’s San Francisco office has recently deployed agents to expedite the redaction of sensitive documents before they are made public, despite no evidence having been presented to suggest wrongdoing by Swalwell. The move has raised questions about the bureau’s handling of the case and its potential implications for transparency and political accountability. The investigative file, which dates back to 2013, centers on allegations that a Chinese national, identified in internal records as a suspected intelligence operative, engaged in activities that could compromise U.S. national security. While the exact nature of the alleged actions remains undisclosed, the case has been a subject of scrutiny within the FBI for years. Patel’s recent push to suppress or redact the file appears to contradict the bureau’s public stance on transparency, particularly in cases involving high-profile political figures. The decision to prioritize redaction over disclosure has drawn criticism from legal experts and watchdog groups, who argue that such actions could undermine public trust in law enforcement. Swalwell, a prominent member of the Democratic Party and a vocal advocate for progressive policies, has consistently denied any involvement in the alleged activities. His office has not commented on the FBI’s recent actions, though sources close to the congressman suggest he remains unaware of the bureau’s internal deliberations.#fbi_director_kash_patel #rep_erik_swalwell #fbi_san_francisco_office #chinese_intelligence_operative #fbi_transparency_controversy
