House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations

Washington — The bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced Monday it is investigating Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California, who faces several allegations of sexual misconduct. The committee said it is looking into whether Swalwell “violated the Code of Official Conduct or any law, rule, regulation, or other applicable standard of conduct in the performance of … Read more

Swalwell faces House ethics probe over alleged sexual misconduct as expulsion threat looms

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., an embattled lawmaker facing a potential expulsion threat, is the target of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee, the panel announced Monday. At least four women have accused the California Democrat of sexual misconduct, according to multiple reports. The House panel said … Read more

Eric Swalwell drops bid for California governor after sexual misconduct allegations

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell on Sunday dropped his bid for governor of California days after a former aide accused him of sexually assaulting her. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” Swalwell said in a post on X. “To my … Read more

Swalwell calls sexual misconduct allegations ‘flat out false,’ says he will fight them ‘with everything’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., released a video Friday evening strongly denying the allegations of sexual assault made against him, calling the accusations “flat out false” and “absolutely false.” Swalwell, who is the leading Democratic candidate in California’s gubernatorial race, was accused by a former female staffer … Read more

Misconduct allegations dog Swalwell as Dem rivals seize opening in California governor’s race

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is facing increased scrutiny over allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with female staffers and other women, as several rivals take swipes at him ahead of the state’s June gubernatorial primary election. “I’m very disappointed in Eric Swalwell,” former Los Angeles Mayor … Read more

Swalwell campaign rejects ‘outrageous’ allegations of sexual misconduct as Dem activists issue viral warning

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., broke his silence on allegations circulated by Cheyenne Hunt, a former Capitol Hill staffer and a political media personality, fiercely denying any sexual misconduct towards former staffers or interns. “This false, outrageous rumor is being spread 27 days before an … Read more

A women’s prison conceals a sinister secret: Staff sexual misconduct, accusers say

Marie was released from prison in late 2023 and tried to put Ross out of her mind. But it was hard to move on, she said, because he called her almost every day, telling her he missed the things they did together. Those things had shattered her self-worth and her long-term relationship with her child’s … Read more

House kills effort to release all congressional sexual misconduct and harassment reports

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday voted to scuttle an effort by Republican Rep. Nancy Mace to shed more light on sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress. Mace, a conservative Republican who is running to be governor of South Carolina, forced a floor vote on her resolution directing the House Ethics Committee to make … Read more

Rep Tony Gonzales hit with House ethics probe over sexual misconduct allegations

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House of Representatives is launching an internal investigation into a GOP lawmaker accused of having an affair with and sexually harassing an aide who has since committed suicide. The House Ethics Committee revealed on Wednesday that it is launching an investigative subcommittee on Rep. Tony Gonzales, … Read more

New York City’s tab for police misconduct settlements: Nearly $800 million since 2019

NEW YORK — New York City paid more than $117 million last year to settle police misconduct lawsuits in cases ranging from the violent arrests of protesters in 2020 to bad police work that led to wrongful convictions in the 1980s, according to a newly published analysis of city data. Nearly $800 million in payouts … Read more