House Ethics Opens Probe Into Swalwell Misconduct Allegations
The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into whether Rep. Eric Swalwell engaged in sexual misconduct toward a staffer after allegations prompted him to suspend his gubernatorial campaign.
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Overview
The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it has opened an investigation into whether Rep. Eric Swalwell engaged in sexual misconduct toward an employee under his supervision, the committee said.
The probe follows allegations published by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN that a former staffer said she was sexually assaulted twice while working for Swalwell.
Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign and denied the accusations, and the Manhattan district attorney's office said Saturday it had opened an investigation into one of the sexual assault allegations.
Lawmakers from both parties have urged Swalwell to resign, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna said she planned to bring an expulsion motion that would require a two-thirds majority or 290 of 435 votes.
The Ethics Committee said it will review whether Swalwell violated the Code of Official Conduct and noted that opening an investigation does not itself indicate a violation.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources report this story neutrally, using cautious, attribution-focused language and balancing allegations with denials and institutional caveats. They attribute allegations to the San Francisco Chronicle/CNN, quote Swalwell's denial (“I will fight the serious, false allegations…”), and note the Ethics Committee’s statement that an investigation does not imply wrongdoing, limiting editorial framing.