New Actor: FBI and Manhattan DA Open Swalwell Probes

On April 12, 2026, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office confirmed it is investigating Eric Swalwell over allegations of sexual assault linked to a former staff member. The investigation follows reports that Swalwell allegedly assaulted her in a New York hotel room when she was too intoxicated to consent. This incident is part of a broader scrutiny involving multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against him.

Swalwell announced the suspension of his campaign for California governor, stating he is 'deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past' while maintaining that the allegations are false. His decision came after significant pressure from Democratic leaders and former staff members, with over 50 former staffers calling for his resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the gubernatorial race.

The House Ethics Committee has also opened an investigation into Swalwell's conduct, examining whether he violated any laws or ethical standards. Meanwhile, Representative Anna Paulina Luna has threatened to file a motion to expel Swalwell from Congress, indicating that bipartisan support for such a motion is growing amid the serious nature of the allegations.

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