Allies like Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Ruben Gallego say they knew nothing about the misconduct allegations, with Gallego saying the congressman led a “double life.”
How Eric Swalwell rose to the top of Democratic politics as rumors followed him
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Story Timeline
Fri 23:12 - The Hill
Swalwell loses campaign chairs, endorsements over sexual assault allegations
Sat 13:33 - Washington Examiner
Swalwell calls sexual assault allegations ‘flat false’ and promises to ‘fight’
Sun 21:12 - Al Jazeera English
Eric Swalwell exits California governor race after sex assault allegations
Mon 00:59 - NPR
Fighting assault allegations, Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor
Mon 06:15 - Sky News (UK)
California governor candidate quits race following sexual assault allegations
Mon 08:45 - NPR
Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his bid for California governor amid assault allegations
Mon 15:25 - The Hill
These Democrats are calling on Swalwell to leave Congress
Mon 18:00 - Fox News
Swalwell faces House ethics probe over alleged sexual misconduct as expulsion threat looms
Mon 21:41 - Fox News
Swalwell announces resignation from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations torpedoed gubernatorial bid
Mon 21:49 - NPR
Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations
Mon 22:29 - Sky News (UK)
Democrat resigns from Congress following sexual assault allegations
Mon 22:54 - Fox News
Embattled Rep Tony Gonzales announces plans to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations
Tue 00:54 - Fox News
Swalwell's 'best friend' in Congress turns on him after bombshell allegations torpedo his political career
Tue 01:53 - Fox News
'Smart decision': Swalwell's resignation spurs praise from both parties after bombshell allegations emerge
Tue 08:41 - NPR
The ethics behind the resignations of 2 congressmen following misconduct allegations
Tue 09:00 - Fox News
Swalwell’s former Dem rival unloads on his ‘lightweight’ career as sexual assault allegations emerge
Tue 14:42 - Fox News
Billionaire sugar daddy kicks Swalwell out of his mansion, wants $1M back after heinous sex allegations
Tue 15:15 - Fox News
Swalwell's fall from grace sparks Democrat rush to return campaign contributions amid scrutiny
Tue 15:19 - Fox News
Pelosi distances herself from ally Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations
Tue 16:15 - Fox News
Critics blast Democrats after Swalwell resignation, say saga shows ‘how politics really works’
Tue 16:28 - The Hill
Pelosi says she had no knowledge about Swalwell's alleged behavior
Tue 16:34 - Washington Examiner
WATCH LIVE: New Swalwell accuser details sexual misconduct claims at press conference
Tue 16:46 - Fox News
Swalwell resignation collides with China-linked scandal as critics demand file release
Tue 19:07 - Fox News
Swalwell out amid sexual assault allegations after 13 years in Congress
Tue 21:12 - Fox News
‘He should go’: Senate Dems turned on Swalwell ahead of resignation announcement
Tue 21:49 - Al Jazeera English
Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
Wed 00:40 - Fox News
Former Swalwell ally says longtime friendship with him 'clouded my judgement' as rumors swirled in DC
Wed 09:00 - Washington Post
How Eric Swalwell rose to the top of Democratic politics as rumors followed him
Wed 10:00 - The Hill
Dems race to distance themselves from Swalwell amid allegations of rape, assault