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California Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations, won't drop out of governor's race following SF Chronicle report - ABC7 San Francisco

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An initial report alleging sexual assault by a former staffer triggered staff resignations and intensified scrutiny of Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign; he initially denied the accusations. Subsequent reporting led to a Manhattan DA investigation and a House Ethics probe, and Swalwell has since withdrawn from the governor’s race and resigned his House seat.

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California Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations, won't drop out of governor's race following SF Chronicle report - ABC7 San Francisco

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