A breaking report has exploded this afternoon on the Justice Department (DOJ) being set to announce that it is opening an investigation into allegations by several women that Eric Swalwell, the former California congressman and Democrat gubernatorial candidate. commited acts of sexual assault or sexual misconduct against them.
This isn't the first investigation into the allegations. Readers may have read that New York's Manhattan DA's Office recently opened an investgation into a sexual assault allegation:
On Saturday, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office announced it has launched an investigation into a sexual assault allegation against Rep. Swalwell, according to multiple outlets:
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said on Saturday it is investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Rep. Eric Swalwell, a day after CNN reported that a former staffer for the congressman accused him of having sex with her when she was unable to consent.
In a statement to CNN, the DA's office said, “We urge survivors and anyone with knowledge of these allegations to contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373.”
It continued: “Our specially trained prosecutors, investigators and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner.”
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The number of women has grown to five. Here's what we know so far:
The Department of Justice is investigating the multiple sexual assault allegations against former California Rep. Eric Swalwell, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News Digital.
Within the last few weeks, Swalwell has been accused by five different women of sexual assault and harassment over the last several years.
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The string of allegations includes that he allegedly drugged and raped one woman and sexually assaulted one of his staffers, which have spurred at least two local criminal investigations. He has denied all the allegations, but has admitted to making mistakes.
The Fox News Digital piece mentioned that an investigation has also been opened by the Los Angeles District Attorney's office.
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As this is a breaking story, we will provide more information as it becomes available.
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