Story perspectives

Manhattan DA Probes Ex-Rep Swalwell Over Rape Allegations

4/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Manhattan District Attorney opened an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell over rape allegations.
The accuser, who will remain anonymous, agreed to cooperate with prosecutors despite fearing retaliation.
She alleges the rape occurred in a New York City hotel in April 2024 and that nonconsensual contact also happened in California in 2019.
Swalwell withdrew from the California governor’s race and later resigned from Congress after the accusations surfaced.

1 of 1

Story summary

Manhattan District Attorney opened an investigation into former Rep. Eric Swalwell over rape allegations.
The accuser, who will remain anonymous, agreed to cooperate with prosecutors despite fearing retaliation.
She alleges the rape occurred in a New York City hotel in April 2024 and that nonconsensual contact also happened in California in 2019.
Swalwell withdrew from the California governor’s race and later resigned from Congress after the accusations surfaced.