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Allegations against US lawmakers Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales prompt calls for expulsion

US Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales are facing serious misconduct allegations, leading to calls from other lawmakers for their expulsion from Congress.

12 Apr, 18:15 — 13 Apr, 02:10
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APVery High8h ago

Fellow Democrats urge Swalwell to quit California governor's race and resign from Congress - AP News

Fellow Democrats urge Swalwell to quit California governor's race and resign from Congress  AP News

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BBCHigh2h ago

Congressman Eric Swalwell drops out of California governor's race amid abuse claims

Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.

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NYTMostly Factual2h ago

Eric Swalwell Suspends Campaign for California Governor After Sexual Assault Allegations

In a social media post, the representative said he was ”deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” but promised to fight what he called “false allegations.”

By Jill Cowan

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wapoMostly Factual9h ago

Calls grow for Rep. Swalwell to resign or be expelled over misconduct claims

Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers said they would be in favor of voting to expel Swalwell, as well as Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), who both face misconduct allegations.

By Amy B Wang, Liz Goodwin

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations

Democratic congressman, running to replace Gavin Newsom, has faced multiple accusations Representative Eric Swalwell, the Democratic frontrunner in the fiercely contested race to be governor of California, has suspended his campaign amid a series of sexual assault and misconduct allegations by a former staff member and at least three other women. The woman who worked for Swalwell said the California congressman had sexually assaulted her twice when she was too inebriated to consent, according...

By Lauren Gambino

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NPRHigh2h ago

Fighting assault allegations, Rep. Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor

The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell calls them false but apologized to his supporters and family.

By Brian Mann

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Fox NewsMixed2h ago

Eric Swalwell exits California governor race apologizing for past judgment while denying claims

Eric Swalwell announced Sunday he is suspending his campaign for California governor amid ongoing sexual assault allegations and calls from the Democratic Party to bow out.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual6h ago

Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor

Media reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Representative Eric Swalwell prompt resignation calls.

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cnbcMostly Factual2h ago

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid sexual misconduct allegations

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Eric Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race after multiple sexual misconduct allegations

A former staffer and three other women accused Swalwell of repeatedly making unwanted sexual advances

By Ariana Baio and Mike Bedigan

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

Eric Swalwell suspends California governor campaign, says ‘deeply sorry for mistakes’ amid misconduct allegations

Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for California governor, recognizing his errors in judgment related to sexual assault allegations.

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deadlineMostly Factual2h ago

Swalwell Out! Scandal Drenched Gubernatorial Candidate Drops Out Of Race To Replace Newsom

And then there were nine. Days after four women including a former staffer, accused Eric Swalwell of rape and other misconduct, the cable news friendly Congressman has faced up to political reality and ended his bid to be California’s next governor. “I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” the Democrat announced Sunday online as mentors […]

By Dominic Patten

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tmzMixed2h ago

Eric Swalwell Suspends Campaign for Governor Amid Sexual Assault Accusations

Congressman Eric Swalwell's run for governor of California has come to a screeching halt ... amid allegations of sexual assault. Swalwell made the announcement on X, writing, "I am suspending my campaign for Governor." He continued ... "To my…

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zerohedgeLow1h ago

Pelosi's Monster: The Creation And Destruction Of Eric Swalwell

Pelosi's Monster: The Creation And Destruction Of Eric Swalwell Authored by Jonathan Turley via jonathanturley.org, In Mary Shelley’s famous work, Dr. Frankenstein is asked, “Accursed creator! Why did you form a monster so hideous that even you turned from me in disgust?” This week, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D. Calif.), the leading Democratic candidate for California governor, may wish he could ask that of former Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.). After sexual assault allegati...

By Tyler Durden

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star-malaysiaMixed9h ago

Some of Swalwell's fellow Democrats urge him to quit Congress amid sexual assault allegations - The Star

Some of Swalwell's fellow Democrats urge him to quit Congress amid sexual assault allegations  The Star

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myjoyonlineMixed4h ago

Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims

U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell has dropped out of California's governor race following growing pressure over sexual misconduct allegations.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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First report: wapo · 12 Apr, 18:15Full coverage: 17 · 8hWindow: 8h
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wapo12 Apr, 18:15First to report

Calls grow for Rep. Swalwell to resign or be expelled over misconduct claims

star-malaysia12 Apr, 18:19

Some of Swalwell's fellow Democrats urge him to quit Congress amid sexual assault allegations - The Star

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AP12 Apr, 19:35

Fellow Democrats urge Swalwell to quit California governor's race and resign from Congress - AP News

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Al Jazeera12 Apr, 21:12

Abuse allegations against lead Democrat shake race for California governor

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myjoyonline12 Apr, 23:02

Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims

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The Independent13 Apr, 00:52

Eric Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race after multiple sexual misconduct allegations

hindustan-times13 Apr, 00:54

Eric Swalwell suspends California governor campaign, says ‘deeply sorry for mistakes’ amid misconduct allegations

NYT13 Apr, 00:54

Eric Swalwell Suspends Campaign for California Governor After Sexual Assault Allegations

NPR13 Apr, 00:59

Fighting assault allegations, Rep. Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor

cnbc13 Apr, 00:59

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid sexual misconduct allegations

Fox News13 Apr, 01:00

Eric Swalwell exits California governor race apologizing for past judgment while denying claims

BBC13 Apr, 01:02

Congressman Eric Swalwell drops out of California governor's race amid abuse claims

berlingske13 Apr, 01:07

Guvernørkandidat i Californien trækker sig efter overgrebsanklager

The Guardian13 Apr, 01:08

Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations

tmz13 Apr, 01:21

Eric Swalwell Suspends Campaign for Governor Amid Sexual Assault Accusations

deadline13 Apr, 01:37

Swalwell Out! Scandal Drenched Gubernatorial Candidate Drops Out Of Race To Replace Newsom

zerohedge13 Apr, 02:10Latest update

Pelosi's Monster: The Creation And Destruction Of Eric Swalwell