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Swalwell Suspends Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

4/13/2026

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Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) said 'rapists should be hung' after allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), clarifying he did not threaten.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced suspension of gubernatorial campaign after allegations he sexually assaulted a former staffer.
San Francisco Chronicle reported the staffer said Swalwell assaulted her when she was too intoxicated to consent.
Three other women have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct.

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Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) said 'rapists should be hung' after allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), clarifying he did not threaten.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced suspension of gubernatorial campaign after allegations he sexually assaulted a former staffer.
San Francisco Chronicle reported the staffer said Swalwell assaulted her when she was too intoxicated to consent.
Three other women have accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct.