According to information from CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle, a former colleague has stated that the candidate for governor of California raped her while she was heavily intoxicated.
Eric Swalwell, a Democratic American congressman, announced on Monday that he is resigning from his position in Congress following allegations of rape and inappropriate behavior raised by the American press. “I am deeply sorry to my family, my team, and my constituents for the errors in judgment I have made in the past. I will defend myself against the serious and false allegations against me. However, I must take responsibility and own up to the mistakes I have made,” he said in a statement.
According to information published on Friday by CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle, a former colleague of Eric Swalwell stated that the congressman raped her while she was heavily intoxicated and left her covered in bruises and blood.
Democratic lawmaker Swalwell, who was among the favorites to succeed California Governor Gavin Newsom, had already suspended his campaign on Sunday night.
