Reps. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell officially resign amid misconduct claims

WASHINGTON — Both Rep. Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, and Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, resigned from Congress in disgrace on Tuesday, pre-empting a push by their House colleagues to expel them from office. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Both lawmakers were facing unrelated … Read more

Swalwell out amid sexual assault allegations after 13 years in Congress

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., formally resigned his House seat on Tuesday amid a wave of sexual misconduct allegations that spurred calls to step aside or face expulsion.  “I have just been notified that Eric Swalwell has officially submitted his resignation to the House Clerk,” Rep. Anna Paulina … Read more

‘I thought I died’: Woman says Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her in 2018

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Sen. Gallego: Swalwell ‘lied to all of us’ and friendship ‘clouded my judgment’ 02:09 Now Playing ‘I thought I died’: Woman says Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her in 2018 02:53 UP NEXT Rep. Gonzales says he will ‘retire’ tomorrow … Read more

Swalwell accusers detail their accusations and share why they were afraid to speak out

Two women who say Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually harassed them spoke exclusively to CBS News about Swalwell’s alleged advances and their difficult decisions to share their stories publicly. Swalwell has denied allegations of sexual misconduct but has paused his campaign for California governor and announced he will resign from Congress. Source link

Woman accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging and raping her in 2018

Another woman came forward Tuesday with allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, claiming Swalwell drugged and raped her in 2018. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Taurean Small report. CBS News has reached out to Swalwell for response; he has denied prior allegations of sexual misconduct and assault. Source link

Latest Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged and raped her

Washington — Another woman came forward with allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell on Tuesday, claiming the California Democrat drugged and raped her after he offered to help her career in 2018.  Swalwell announced Sunday that he would be ending his campaign for governor of California and said Monday he planned to resign from Congress. Swalwell has called the … Read more

Reps. Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales to exit Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations

Reps. Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales to exit Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations – CBS News Watch CBS News Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales each announced Monday they’re leaving Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. CBS News’ Nikole Killion has more. Source link

With Swalwell and Gonzales out, is Congress entering a new accountability era?

Congress appears to be having a #MeToo, Part 2, moment. This week, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas announced their resignations from the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of expected expulsion votes. Both men face serious allegations of sexual misconduct. Notably, each also faced a chorus of calls … Read more

Two Swalwell accusers share details of congressman’s alleged misconduct

California Rep. Eric Swalwell announced he will resign from Congress amid allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. Swalwell has denied the allegations. Two women accusing Swalwell of sexual misconduct spoke with CBS News’ Nancy Cordes about the congressman’s alleged advances toward them. Source link