{"id":194013,"date":"2026-04-12T04:39:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T04:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/194013\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T04:39:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T04:39:47","slug":"manhattan-da-now-investigating-ca-rep-eric-swalwell-for-sexual-assault-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/194013\/","title":{"rendered":"Manhattan DA now investigating CA Rep. Eric Swalwell for sexual assault allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Manhattan District Attorney&#8217;s Office is now investigating California Representative Eric Swalwell.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A former staffer for the Democratic lawmaker claims Swalwell assaulted her while at a hotel in New York City.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Swalwell has denied any misconduct.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney&#8217;s Office released a statement saying,<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;We urge survivors and anyone with knowledge of these allegations to contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373. 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