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Fox News • April 12, 2026 04:16

Eric Swalwell accused of paying nanny with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization

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Two complaints allege Rep. Eric Swalwell violated immigration and employment laws to keep his nanny in the U.S. using campaign funds as payment.

Story Timeline

Fri 20:41 - Politico

Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation - Politico

Fri 20:51 - KRON4

Former Swalwell staffer claims gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her: report - KRON4

Fri 21:07 - Sacramento Bee

Allies pressure Swalwell to quit governor’s race over sexual assault allegations - Sacramento Bee

Fri 21:59 - Washington Examiner

Ex-staffer claims Swalwell sexually assaulted her. He denies allegations

Fri 22:16 - CalMatters

Supporters flee Swalwell’s governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assault - CalMatters

Fri 22:29 - CNN

Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her - CNN

Fri 22:50 - NBC News

Former staffer accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated - NBC News

Fri 23:12 - San Francisco Chronicle

Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her - San Francisco Chronicle

Sat 00:45 - Fox News

Pelosi, California Dems slam Swalwell over bombshell sexual assault allegations: 'Indefensible'

Sat 03:51 - Washington Post

Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer

Sat 06:51 - The Washington Post

Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer - The Washington Post

Sat 12:04 - The Hill

Swalwell calls sexual assault claims 'flat false' as pressure mounts to drop governor bid

Sat 12:46 - Washington Examiner

Swalwell’s baggage on full display as California governor bid hits turbulence

Sat 13:00 - TODAY.com

Former Staffer Accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault - TODAY.com

Sat 13:09 - Fox News

Swalwell ripped for changing his tune on how sexual assault victims 'deserve to be heard'

Sat 13:17 - The Hill

Democratic leaders press Swalwell to exit governor's race over assault claims

Sat 14:30 - Fox News

Swalwell calls sexual misconduct allegations 'flat out false,' says he will fight them 'with everything'

Sat 14:51 - The Desert Sun

Congressman Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer - The Desert Sun

Sat 15:08 - The Hill

Luna moves to oust Swalwell from House over assault allegations

Sat 18:40 - Fox News

House Republican plans motion to oust Swalwell from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Sat 20:06 - Washington Examiner

Manhattan DA opens investigation into Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

Sat 20:18 - The Hill

Manhattan DA to investigate Swalwell over sexual assault allegation

Sun 03:14 - Washington Examiner

Swalwell staffers ‘horrified’ by sexual assault allegations

Sun 04:16 - Fox News

Eric Swalwell accused of paying nanny with campaign funds while she lacked work authorization

Different Perspectives

CNN

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22:29

Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her - CNN

Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her  CNN

CalMatters

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22:16

Supporters flee Swalwell’s governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assault - CalMatters

Supporters flee Swalwell’s governor campaign amid allegations of sexual assault  CalMatters

Fox News

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18:40

House Republican plans motion to oust Swalwell from Congress amid sexual assault allegations

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna filed a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell from Congress in response to accusations of sexual assault from at least four former female staffers in his …

14:30

Swalwell calls sexual misconduct allegations 'flat out false,' says he will fight them 'with everything'

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said the recent sexual assault accusations toward him are "absolutely false" amid his bid for governor of California.

13:09

Swalwell ripped for changing his tune on how sexual assault victims 'deserve to be heard'

Rep. Eric Swalwell's calls on lawmakers to hear out women raising allegations against Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh are clashing with cease-and-desist letters.

00:45

Pelosi, California Dems slam Swalwell over bombshell sexual assault allegations: 'Indefensible'

Eric Swalwell is facing calls to drop out of his gubernatorial race, and his longtime supporters are backing away amid allegations from accusers claiming he sexually harassed them.

KRON4

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20:51

Former Swalwell staffer claims gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her: report - KRON4

Former Swalwell staffer claims gubernatorial candidate sexually assaulted her: report  KRON4

NBC News

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22:50

Former staffer accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated - NBC News

Former staffer accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated  NBC News

Politico

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20:41

Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation - Politico

Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation  Politico

Sacramento Bee

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21:07

Allies pressure Swalwell to quit governor’s race over sexual assault allegations - Sacramento Bee

Allies pressure Swalwell to quit governor’s race over sexual assault allegations  Sacramento Bee

San Francisco Chronicle

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23:12

Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her - San Francisco Chronicle

Ex-staffer says Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her  San Francisco Chronicle

TODAY.com

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13:00

Former Staffer Accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault - TODAY.com

Former Staffer Accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of Sexual Assault  TODAY.com

The Desert Sun

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14:51

Congressman Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer - The Desert Sun

Congressman Eric Swalwell accused of sexual assault by former staffer  The Desert Sun

The Hill

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20:18

Manhattan DA to investigate Swalwell over sexual assault allegation

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office on Saturday said it is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), the front-runner in the crowded California gubernatorial race, in connection with a sexual assault …

15:08

Luna moves to oust Swalwell from House over assault allegations

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) on Saturday said she would file a motion to expel California Rep. Eric Swalwell from office, after the Democrat was hit with sexual assault allegations. …

13:17

Democratic leaders press Swalwell to exit governor's race over assault claims

Top Democratic leadership and key party allies are calling on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to exit California’s gubernatorial race after allegations of sexual assault surfaced on Friday. Two separate reports …

12:04

Swalwell calls sexual assault claims 'flat false' as pressure mounts to drop governor bid

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) firmly denied allegations of sexual assault that emerged on Friday, as calls mount for the lawmaker to drop his campaign for California governor. A former …

The Washington Post

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06:51

Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer - The Washington Post

Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer  The Washington Post

Washington Examiner

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03:14

Swalwell staffers ‘horrified’ by sexual assault allegations

Congressional and campaign staffers for Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) have condemned the recent sexual assault allegations against their embattled boss, urging the public to support the four accusers. “As leaders …

20:06

Manhattan DA opens investigation into Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, led by Trump foe Alvin Bragg, has opened an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) over sexual assault allegations made by one of his former …

12:46

Swalwell’s baggage on full display as California governor bid hits turbulence

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) had emerged as both a top contender and a top target in California’s crowded gubernatorial race. In recent weeks, opponents have taken aim at him on multiple fronts, …

21:59

Ex-staffer claims Swalwell sexually assaulted her. He denies allegations

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has denied a report that emerged Friday afternoon accusing him of sexual misconduct, a story that has been teased for days as the race for California …

Washington Post

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03:51

Eric Swalwell, California governor candidate, accused of sexual assault by ex-staffer

Supporters of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign withdrew support, including two congressmen who chaired his campaign and two senators who endorsed his bid. Swalwell denied the allegations.