The Justice Department has opened an investigation into Eric Swalwell over the multiple sexual assault allegations made against him.
The former Democratic congressman has been accused of sexual assault and harassment by five different women.
Lonna Drewes, one of the alleged victims, accused Swalwell of drugging and raping her in a hotel room in 2018.
Alleged Victim Of Eric Swalwell Accuses Him Of Drugging, R*ping Her
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He has denied all the allegations, but has admitted to making mistakes.
Following the allegations, Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor and resigned from his position in Congress.
“I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” Swalwell said in a statement announcing his resignation. “I will fight the serious, false allegations made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make.”
“I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members. Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong,” he continued. “But it’s also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties. Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress.”
While Swalwell was originally silent as the allegations began, his office broke its silence earlier this week speaking to the New York Post.
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BREAKING: The DOJ has launched a FEDERAL INVESTIGATION into Eric Swalwell for sexuaI assauIt, per Fox
The investigation reportedly involves WHO knew WHAT and WHEN they knew it, as many Democrats were aware of Swalwell’s misdeeds but covered it up
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On Tuesday, Former U.S. Attorney John Fishwick told The National News Desk he expected law enforcement and potentially the Department of Justice to investigate.
“I think definitely in the case of Eric Swalwell, I think likely DOJ will investigate him over these latest allegations,” Fishwick said, adding that the Justice Department could view the claims as involving “crossing state lines using positions of power.” He said, “I would imagine the DOJ will be looking at this very soon and will open up investigations against Eric Swalwell.”