Congressman Eric Swalwell has denied a sexual assault allegation from a former staff member. The account was published by CNN and The San Francisco Chronicle.
The Democratic representative is currently a candidate for California governor. He stated the accusation is completely false.
The allegation involves an incident said to have occurred several years ago. Swalwell strongly refuted the claims in a public statement.
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has responded to the reports. She has called for Swalwell to withdraw from the gubernatorial race.
This development introduces significant uncertainty into the political contest. The California governor’s race is already highly competitive.
Swalwell has represented his Bay Area district since 2013. He serves on the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees.
The situation remains fluid as more reactions are anticipated. The campaign is likely to face intense scrutiny in the coming days.
