Source: Fox News
Summary
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has denied allegations of sexual assault made by a former female staffer. The staffer accused Swalwell of pursuing her while she was intoxicated and sending her sexually explicit photos. Swalwell released a video denying the allegations, calling them “flat out false” and “absolutely false.” He apologized to his wife and supporters, but maintained that the allegations are untrue. Several of Swalwell’s top Democratic supporters have withdrawn their endorsements, and some have encouraged him to drop out of the gubernatorial race.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Swalwell denies the allegations, calling them “flat out false” and “absolutely false.” He apologizes to his wife and supporters, but maintains that the allegations are untrue. The accusations have caused several of his top Democratic supporters to withdraw their endorsements. Swalwell remains a candidate in California’s gubernatorial race. The sequence of events has become a familiar ritual in politics: allegations, denial, apology, and the struggle to maintain public support.
Author: Evan Null
