The broadcaster also reported that three other women accused Swalwell of sending them inappropriate sexual messages, including naked images, and unwanted touching. The Manhattan district attorney’s office urged anyone with knowledge of the allegations to contact its special victims division. “These allegations of sexual assault are flat false. Staff at Swalwell’s office condemned the alleged behavior by the Democratic congressman. A number of leading California Democrats, including both of the state’s senators and its lieutenant governor, urged Swalwell to end his campaign.

Source: The Guardian April 12, 2026 01:36 UTC