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Rep. Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress, Exits California Gubernatorial Race After Sexual Assault Allegations
Former Democratic U.S. representative Eric Swalwell resigned on Tuesday following sexual assault allegations and calls for his resignation from staff members. He had recently dropped out of the California gubernatorial race. Podcast host Megyn Kelly referenced accusers' accounts on her show, including details from one woman's statements.
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U.S. representative from California, resigned on Tuesday. The resignation followed sexual assault allegations from accusers who came forward. An investigation into Swalwell was prompted by these allegations, and several staff members called for his resignation.
Swalwell had recently dropped out of the California gubernatorial race. Another woman came forward after the resignation with details of how he allegedly drugged and raped her in a hotel room. Washington Examiner reported these events.
on Her Show Megyn Kelly, a podcast host and former Fox News anchor, made a statement on Tuesday on the Megyn Kelly Show.
" She referenced a clip from CBS Mornings where Eric Swalwell’s accusers spoke on camera for the first time. One of Swalwell’s accusers is Ally Sammarco. Ally Sammarco’s accusations were first detailed in a CNN report.
Washington Examiner reported Kelly's reference to the clip and Sammarco's role.
stated that Eric Swalwell asked her if she was on Snapchat.
She stated that messages from Swalwell started as political and platonic and soon turned more explicit. Sammarco stated that one night, while Swalwell was on a trip and laying in his hotel room bed, he sent her a photo of his penis. These statements from Sammarco provide context to the allegations against Swalwell.
The events unfolded leading to the investigation and resignation. Washington Examiner reported Sammarco's statements.
