Prosecutor probes abuse claims against California governor candidate Swalwell

The high-profile Democrat, a leading contender in California's governor race, has firmly denied the accusations.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democratic front-runner in the California governor’s race, was urged to drop out of the race after being accused of sexual assault and misconduct by four women in reports published on Friday.

Congressman Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate to be California’s next governor, forcefully denied allegations of sexual assault on Friday night, as he faced escalating calls to withdraw from the race from prominent supporters, rivals, and his own colleagues in Congress.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who is currently running for California governor, is denying accusations made by a former staffer to the San Francisco Chronicle that he sexually assaulted her as he faces growing calls from Democrats that he end his campaign.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D) is facing growing pressure to drop out of the California gubernatorial race, including from the two congressmen who chaired his campaign and House Democratic leadership, over reports that a former staffer accused him of sexual assault and multiple others alleged sexual misconduct.

Congressman Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations and faces increasing pressure from party members to exit the gubernatorial race.

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office investigates sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading California gubernatorial candidate.