A former staffer for Eric Swalwell told CNN the congressman raped her back in 2024. CNN ran the interview Friday afternoon ... hiding the woman's face to protect her anonymity while she told a story about meeting up with Swalwell for a drink in 2024. According to this former staffer, this was the second time the congressman had assaulted her. Senator Adam Schiff -- who previously endorsed Swalwell for California governor -- announced Friday he's pulling his endorsement, and he's "deeply distressed" by the allegations against Swalwell. In a statement to CNN, Swallwell said, "These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the front-runner for governor.

Source: CNN April 11, 2026 03:05 UTC