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Washington Post reports that Rep. Eric Swalwell rose within Democratic politics even as rumors of sexual misconduct circulated; allies like Nancy Pelosi and Ruben Gallego say they knew nothing of the accusations, with Gallego describing Swalwell as having led a “double life.” The piece notes social-media-driven exposure of the allegations and examines the implications for accountability and Swalwell’s rapid ascent on Capitol Hill.
A woman, Lonna Drewes, alleges that former congressman Eric Swalwell raped her in a 2018 West Hollywood hotel and says she will formally report the incident to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office; her attorney, Lisa Bloom, says evidence will be presented to authorities but not the media. Swalwell denies the accusation and has faced other misconduct allegations reported by outlets including The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN.
Several lawmakers from both parties say they would back a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell amid allegations of sexual assault by a former staffer and other misconduct, with a vote potentially paired to Rep. Tony Gonzales’s case. Swalwell denies the charges as politically motivated, while Democrats such as Jayapal, Leger Fernández, and Huffman urge accountability. Expulsion requires a two-thirds majority, making this a high-stakes test for Congress as Swalwell also contends with a California gubernatorial bid and related investigations and fallout.