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Swalwell Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations; FBI Seeks Information

4/14/2026

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FBI Director Kash Patel urged Representative Eric Swalwell to provide information after Swalwell's resignation amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
Swalwell resigned amid bipartisan pressure and a House Ethics Committee investigation.
Reports indicate a woman accused him of sexual assault and three others alleged misconduct.
Swalwell denied the assault claims and said he would contest the allegations while taking responsibility for his actions.

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FBI Director Kash Patel urged Representative Eric Swalwell to provide information after Swalwell's resignation amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations.
Swalwell resigned amid bipartisan pressure and a House Ethics Committee investigation.
Reports indicate a woman accused him of sexual assault and three others alleged misconduct.
Swalwell denied the assault claims and said he would contest the allegations while taking responsibility for his actions.