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Portnoy Calls for Swalwell's Imprisonment Over Assault Allegations

4/14/2026

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Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, criticized Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations and an alleged affair with Christine Fang, a Chinese spy, saying he should be imprisoned if true.
Swalwell, a leading Democrat in California's gubernatorial primary, faces accusations from four women, including a former staffer who says she woke to him in bed after a night of drinking.
Swalwell has denied the allegations, calling them "flat false."

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Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, criticized Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations and an alleged affair with Christine Fang, a Chinese spy, saying he should be imprisoned if true.
Swalwell, a leading Democrat in California's gubernatorial primary, faces accusations from four women, including a former staffer who says she woke to him in bed after a night of drinking.
Swalwell has denied the allegations, calling them "flat false."