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The Associated PressonX / Twitter1d ago
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends campaign following sexual assault allegations that he denies. apnews.com/article/swalwe…
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Analysis Summary
Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign on Sunday after sexual assault allegations against him were published Friday. He denies the allegations, which involve accusations from a former staffer and others. Democratic leaders — rivals, congressional allies, and labor unions — quickly withdrew support, forcing his exit from the race weeks before the June primary.
Claims Analysis (3)
“Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends campaign following sexual assault allegations that he denies”
AP reports Swalwell suspended campaign Sunday after allegations published Friday in SF Chronicle and CNN. He explicitly denies charges. Corroborated by ABC News, BBC, LA Times, POLITICO.
“Allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman twice, including when she worked for him”
Article states allegations involve sexual assault twice including when woman worked for him. Published in SF Chronicle and CNN. LA Times reports four women accused him. Swalwell denies.
“Democrats quickly abandoned him after allegations were published”
Article confirms Democratic rivals urged him to exit, support cratered among Congress allies and labor unions that had endorsed him. Happened within 48 hours of publication.
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