{"id":193726,"date":"2026-04-11T21:47:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T21:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/193726\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T21:47:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T21:47:29","slug":"manhattan-das-office-investigating-sexual-assault-allegation-against-eric-swalwell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/193726\/","title":{"rendered":"Manhattan DA&#8217;s office investigating sexual assault allegation against Eric Swalwell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Note: This article mentions and describes allegations of sexual assault and harassment.<\/p>\n<p>The Manhattan District Attorney\u2019s Office said it is investigating a sexual assault allegation made against Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.<\/p>\n<p>This follows reports by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfchronicle.com\/politics\/article\/eric-swalwell-allegations-22198271.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">San Francisco Chronicle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/10\/us\/eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-allegations-invs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CNN<\/a> that led multiple congressional lawmakers to call for Swalwell to drop out of the California gubernatorial election.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-san-app-download__qr\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/app-download-block-qr-code.png\" alt=\"QR code for SAN app download\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-san-app-download__title\">\n\t\t\tDownload the SAN app today to stay up-to-date with Unbiased. Straight Facts\u2122.\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-san-app-download__subtitle\">\n\t\t\tPoint phone camera here\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe urge survivors and anyone with knowledge of these allegations to contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373,\u201d a District Attorney\u2019s office spokesperson said in a statement to Straight Arrow News. \u201cOur specially trained prosecutors, investigators and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Allegations against Swalwell<\/p>\n<p>The San Francisco Chronicle spoke to a woman who worked for Swalwell for two years. In 2019, when the woman was 21, she was hired to work in his district office.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s when Swalwell, who is married, started messaging the woman on Snapchat, including pictures of his genitals, she told the Chronicle. He also asked for nude pictures of her. <\/p>\n<p>One night, Swalwell tried to kiss the ex-staffer when she drove him home from a donor meeting. The Chronicle reported that Swalwell pulled his penis out in the car, and asked the woman to perform oral sex on him in a parking lot.<\/p>\n<p>Then, in September 2019, Swalwell invited the woman out for drinks, and she became \u201cso severely intoxicated that she does not remember the rest of the night,\u201d The Chronicle wrote. The woman woke up in Swalwell\u2019s hotel bed, and she said she could feel the effect of vaginal intercourse. <\/p>\n<p>On April 2024, the woman, who didn\u2019t work for Swalwell at that point, went to a charity gala in New York where he was being honored. The two met for drinks after, during which \u201cshe became so inebriated that she only remembers snippets of the night, including pushing Swalwell away and telling him, \u2018No,\u2019 while he allegedly forced himself on her,\u201d she said to the San Francisco Chronicle.<\/p>\n<p>To corroborate the allegations, the newspaper reviewed medical records, showing the woman got pregnancy and STD tests, as well as text messages. <\/p>\n<p>Three other women said to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2026\/04\/10\/us\/eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-allegations-invs#selection-3269.13-3272.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CNN<\/a> they also experienced instances of sexual misconduct from Swalwell. These include unsolicited messages and nude photos, CNN reported. <\/p>\n<p>CNN also talked to a woman whose story lines up with the one the ex-staffer told the Chronicle.<\/p>\n<p>The woman said she did not report what happened to the police, out of a fear of not being believed, as well as potential personal and professional consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Swalwell, on Friday, responded to the story saying the allegations \u201care flat false.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey have never happened, and I will fight them with everything that I have,\u201d Swalwell <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepSwalwell\/status\/2042800069334962405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">said<\/a> in a video posted to social media. \u201cI do not suggest to you in any way that I\u2019m perfect or that I\u2019m a saint. I have certainly made mistakes in judgment in my past, but those mistakes are between me and my wife. To her, I apologize deeply for putting her in this position. I also apologize to you if in any way you have doubted your support for me, but I think you know who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Swalwell did not elaborate on these mistakes in judgement were.<\/p>\n<p>Pulled endorsements and calls to drop out<\/p>\n<p>House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, in a statement Friday, called the sexual assault allegations \u201cincredibly disturbing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe call for a swift investigation into these incidents and for the Congressman to immediately end his campaign to be California\u2019s next Governor,\u201d the lawmakers said in a statement. \u201cThis is unacceptable of anyone \u2014 certainly not an elected official \u2014 and must be taken seriously. We commend the courageous women for sharing their experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jimmygomezca\/posts\/jimmy-gomez-statement-following-the-release-of-the-san-francisco-chronicle-story\/1336432688298245\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif.,<\/a> said he is stepping down from his role in Swalwell\u2019s campaign. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday I learned shocking information about Eric Swalwell containing the ugliest and most serious accusations imaginable,\u201d Gomez said. \u201cThe congressman should leave the race now so there can be full accountability without doubt, distraction, or delay.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tStart your day with fact-based news.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-san-san-inarticle-newsletter-signup__learn-more\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/san.com\/newsletters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Learn more<\/a> about our emails. Unsubscribe Anytime.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RubenGallego\/status\/2042721607593136622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rep. Ruben Gallego, D- Ariz.<\/a>, said he is withdrawing his endorsement of Swalwell in the governor\u2019s race, as is the <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WeAreCTA\/status\/2042769923814940938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">California Teacher\u2019s Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/laurenboebert\/status\/2042789783848517984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.<\/a>, said she plans to introduce a privileged resolution on the House floor to censure Swalwell.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis behavior is disgusting and unbecoming of a Member of Congress,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Note: This article mentions and describes allegations of sexual assault and harassment. 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