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Jose Garcia

(3,515 posts)
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 05:43 PM 8 hrs ago

Sources: Manhattan DA now investigating CA Rep. Eric Swalwell for sexual assault allegations

Source: ABC 7 NYC

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is now investigating California Representative Eric Swalwell.

A former staffer for the Democratic lawmaker claims Swalwell assaulted her while at a hotel in New York City.

Swalwell has denied any misconduct.

Read more: https://abc7ny.com/amp/post/manhattan-da-now-investigating-california-rep-eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-allegations-sources-say/18872282/

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Sources: Manhattan DA now investigating CA Rep. Eric Swalwell for sexual assault allegations (Original Post) Jose Garcia 8 hrs ago OP
Some of his senior staff have released a letter supporting his staff member. pnwmom 6 hrs ago #1
Where does that leave the Democratic party? flamingdem 6 hrs ago #2
There are a bunch of candidates. Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, and others. pnwmom 5 hrs ago #3

pnwmom

(110,282 posts)
1. Some of his senior staff have released a letter supporting his staff member.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 07:36 PM
6 hrs ago

He should just withdraw.

pnwmom

(110,282 posts)
3. There are a bunch of candidates. Xavier Becerra, Katie Porter, and others.
Sat Apr 11, 2026, 08:29 PM
5 hrs ago

Xavier Becerra, Democrat, former U.S. Health and Human Services secretary and former California Attorney General
Matt Mahan, Democrat, mayor of San Jose
Katie Porter, Democrat, former U.S. representative representing Orange County
Tom Steyer, Democrat, billionaire entrepreneur and former presidential candidate
Eric Swalwell, Democrat, U.S. representative from the Bay Area
Tony Thurmond, Democrat, state superintendent of public instruction
Antonio Villaraigosa, Democrat, former mayor of Los Angeles and former Assembly Speaker
Betty Yee, Democrat, former state Controller

https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/03/california-governor-candidates/

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