Over 50 Former Swalwell Staffers Call for Resignation After Sexual Assault Allegations

Over 50 former staffers of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) have called for his resignation following a series of sexual assault and misconduct allegations.

The signed open letter described the allegations against Swalwell as both “serious” and “credible.”

“The allegations reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN are serious, credible, and demand accountability,” the letter said. “We stand unequivocally with our colleague, who showed extraordinary courage in coming forward to share her truth. We believe her.”

Both CNN and the Chronicle reported that a former staffer accused the California gubernatorial candidate of sexual assault, saying the two had sexual relations after a night of drinking, believing that she did not have the mental capacity to consent. Three other women also told CNN that Swalwell would send unprompted nude photos and graphic messages.

“What has been described is not a political attack. It is the account of a young woman who trusted her employer, who was