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Eric Swalwell faces multiple sexual assault allegations as wife removes social accounts and Democrats withdraw support
Several women have accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual assault; he denies the claims, his wife appears to have deleted her social profiles, and Democratic officials and unions are pulling support while calls for investigation increase.
Apr 12th 2026 · United States
Insights
- Multiple women, including a former congressional staffer, allege Swalwell sexually assaulted them in incidents dating to 2019 and 2024.
- The alleged 2024 incident reportedly occurred after a charity gala and involved claims the woman was too intoxicated to consent.
- Swalwell denies the allegations, says they are false and politically timed, and vows to defend himself.
- Brittany Watts, Swalwell’s wife, appears to have deleted her social media accounts since the allegations surfaced.
- Prominent Democrats, campaign staff and several unions have suspended or withdrawn their support and called for a prompt, thorough investigation.
Sources
- Manhattan district attorney investigates four sexual assault claims against California's Swalwell www.jpost.com
- What We Know About the Eric Swalwell Sexual Misconduct Allegations www.nytimes.com
- Eric Swalwell's wife Brittany makes first move amid sexual assault scandal, Democratic outburst www.hindustantimes.com
- California Democrats Rushed to Back Eric Swalwell — and Quickly Abandoned Him www.nytimes.com
- Some of Swalwell's fellow Democrats urge him to quit Congress amid sexual assault allegations www.straitstimes.com
- N.Y. prosecutors investigating sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell www.cbsnews.com
- Husband of Eric Swalwell accuser drops bombshell lawsuit threat amid sexual misconduct scandal: 'Resign immediately' www.hindustantimes.com