Accusers push for accountability as Swalwell resigns over explicit messages
TL;DR
Two women allege Congressman Eric Swalwell sent unsolicited explicit messages; with ethics inquiries underway and his resignation imminent, Swalwell apologizes and denies sexual abuse as accusers say he must face consequences to prevent future harm, while other investigations into past misconduct continue.
Topics:nationus-politics#california-politics#eric-swalwell#ethics-inquiry#resignation#sexual-misconduct#us-politics
- Accusers seek justice after unwanted explicit messages from Congressman Eric Swalwell BBC
- 2 Swalwell accusers discuss his downfall and the fear of coming forward: "He thought he was untouchable" CBS News
- Opinion | Have These People Learned Nothing? The New York Times
- Swalwell says he plans to resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations CNN
- Swalwell’s shock exit throws California governor’s race into dissaray: ‘This really tosses the table over’ The Guardian
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