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Sexual misconduct allegations
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Washington Examinerpolitics56 days ago
Congresswomen Launch Bipartisan Task Force on Sexual Misconduct After Recent Lawmaker Resignations
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez and Rep. Kat Cammack announced plans for a task force to overhaul how the House handles sexual misconduct allegations after recent resignations. The lawmakers, chairs of their parties' women's caucuses, described current anti-harassment training as ina…
theweek.compolitics64 days ago
House Ethics Committee Investigates Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Rep. Chuck Edwards
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into allegations against Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina. Rep. Nancy Mace disclosed records of more than $338,000 in taxpayer-funded settlements tied to congressional sexual misconduct cases from 2007 to 2017. Many earli…
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citizen.co.zapolitics82 days ago
Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Freedom Flotilla Senior Leader
A senior leader of a flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Gaza has been accused of sexual misconduct with at least three activists. The allegations emerged during the group's latest voyage, which departed from Barcelona on April 12. The accused individual denied the claims, and a fl…
thehollywoodgossip.compolitics83 days ago
Boebert Seeks to Revoke Pensions of Swalwell and Gonzales After Resignations
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert announced plans to strip former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales of their taxpayer-funded pensions following their resignations over sexual misconduct allegations. Both former lawmakers are eligible for annual pensions of about $22,000 starting…
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Senate Ethics Committee to Review Allegations Against Senator as Two Lawmakers Resign Over Misconduct Claims
Allegations of misconduct against an unnamed senator were sent to the Senate Ethics Committee on Thursday following a public announcement by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. Separately, former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned this week amid sexual misconduct allegations. Sen…
Photo: Andy Feliciotti / Unsplashpolitics84 days ago
U.S. Congress Members Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Two members of Congress, Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, have resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell denies accusations of drugging and assaulting a woman in 2018, while Gonzales admitted to an inappropriate relationship with a f…
US House Office of Photography / Wikimedia (Public domain)world85 days ago
Gallego Addresses Knowledge of Allegations Against Swalwell
Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego responded to questions from reporters about his awareness of sexual misconduct allegations against former California Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell. Gallego stated that Swalwell deceived him regarding the allegations. The exchange…
pbs.orgpolitics85 days ago
Rep. Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress; FBI Invites Him on Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday following accusations of sexual misconduct. FBI Director Kash Patel invited him to meet with agents to discuss the allegations. The exit has disrupted the California gubernatorial race, where mail-in voting begi…
indiatoday.intoday.inworld86 days ago
Congressman Resigns Amid Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations
A Democratic congressman resigned from his position and withdrew from California's gubernatorial race following allegations of sexual misconduct. Women have accused him of sending inappropriate messages and assault. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has opened an investiga…
thegatewaypundit.compolitics86 days ago
Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress on Monday following allegations of sexual harassment, assault, and rape by four women. Comedian Rosie O'Donnell, a past supporter, expressed heartbreak and disappointment in TikTok videos. Swalwell had suspended his California…
Nbc Newspolitics86 days ago
Rep. Tony Gonzales Announces Retirement from Congress Amid Ethics Probe Over Staffer Relationship
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced on Monday that he will retire from Congress following a House Ethics Committee probe into his relationship with a former staffer who died by suicide. The announcement follows his decision last month to drop his re-election bid. Separately, R…
theweek.comworld86 days ago
House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The House Committee on Ethics announced an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell on April 13, 2026, regarding accusations of sexual misconduct, including toward subordinates. Swalwell, a California Democrat, suspended his gubernatorial bid amid the allegations. The probe will exa…
Semaforworld87 days ago
Rep. Eric Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct from multiple women. He apologized for mistakes in judgment while denying the claims. The decision came after losing endorsements and facing potenti…
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Rep. Eric Swalwell Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations Amid California Governor Campaign
Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic congressman from California, faces allegations of sexual misconduct from four women, including a claim of rape by a former staffer. Swalwell has denied the accusations as false and intends to continue his bid for governor in 2026. Democratic colle…
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Eric Swalwell Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations in California Gubernatorial Race
A congressman running for governor in California has been accused of sexually assaulting a former staffer and behaving inappropriately with other women. The allegations have disrupted the race. References to past associations with a suspected Chinese spy have also surfaced in pub…
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California Rep. Eric Swalwell Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations in Governor's Race
Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign for California governor encountered significant setbacks on Friday as multiple Democratic endorsers withdrew support following reports of sexual misconduct allegations by four women. Swalwell denied the accusations, attributing them to political timi…
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ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan Faces Disciplinary Proceedings Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The Bureau of the Assembly of States Parties has voted to pursue disciplinary action against International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct with a subordinate. The allegations emerged amid Khan's pursuit of arrest warrants agai…