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Jose Garcia

(3,518 posts) Fri Apr 10, 2026, 06:49 PM Friday

Ex-staffer accuses Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, upending governor's race [View all]

Source: Sacramento Bee

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate to succeed outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom, allegedly sexually assaulted a staff member in 2019, according to a report published Friday by the San Francisco Chronicle.

A former staffer claims Swalwell sexually assaulted her twice while she was too intoxicated to consent, charges Swalwell denied.

“These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor,” Swalwell said in a statement sent to reporters. “For nearly 20 years, I have served the public - as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women. I will defend myself with the facts and where necessary bring legal action. My focus in the coming days is to be with my wife and children and defend our decades of service against these lies.”

On Thursday night, Swalwell’s attorney, Elias Dabaie, sent a cease and desist letter to the woman threatening a lawsuit if she continued to make “false statements accusing Mr. Swalwell of sexual assault and nonconsensual sexual encounters,” according to the Chronicle.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/ex-staffer-accuses-eric-swalwell-of-sexual-assault-upending-governors-race/ar-AA20CkPu

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Ex-staffer accuses Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, upending governor's race [View all] Jose Garcia Friday OP

Too intoxicated to consent, twice? rzemanfl Friday #1

It's not that odd that people who work together sometimes hang out together and drink Deminpenn Friday #36

That also means that, if nothing happened, no one will believe you. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #53

True enough Deminpenn Saturday #59

that sucks Kali Friday #2

Right before Rebl2 Friday #18

Roger Stone involved too. travelingthrulife Friday #23

So weird how it just popped up. CrystalwolfLady Saturday #78

The truth is that Eric Swalwell was leading in the gubernatorial race... pandr32 Saturday #77

With the self erasing platforms, can't you take a karynnj 2 hrs ago #87

accusation maliaSmith Friday #3

As we don't have all the factual information, I say what I always say no_hypocrisy Friday #4

Roger Stone. travelingthrulife Friday #24

And the distraction caused by that dichotomy is usually out of proprtion to the alleged events themselves. ... marble falls Friday #28

"Either way I think his run is over." OrwellwasRight Saturday #80

It is a problem, one with no satisfactory resolution. Pisses me off. We could have had a President Franken. ... marble falls Saturday #82

Check the accusers bank accounts... New home? etc...nt mitch96 Friday #38

I hope not! I would say, welp, I'll go when y'all tell Pedo potus to go... CrystalwolfLady Saturday #79

Innocent public figures must aggressively defend themselves Raven123 Friday #5

Eric's been around too long, to have accusations like this now. I suspect that this is a false attempt by some on the SWBTATTReg Friday #6

Andrew Cuomo was an elected official for almost 14 years before he was accused Jose Garcia Friday #8

Yup, and Eric does say TexasBushwhacker Saturday #74

Swallell graycampervan Friday #40

I like Eric's statement RussBLib Friday #7

Consenting adults, at least one of whom worked for him. karynnj 2 hrs ago #88

Pelosi and Schiff have said he should exit the race, so I think he's finished. deurbano Friday #9

Shame on Pelosi and Schiff. They need to keep their mouth's shut on this until the evidence, if there is Escurumbele Friday #12

My first choice has been Swalwell. (After Kamala decided not to run, to my great disappointment.) And I think the timing deurbano Friday #19

Iʻve been looking forward to the day I could volunteer for his Presidential run. mahina Saturday #50

I initially assumed it was just dirty tricks. (The timing!) And it just seemed so at odds with my perspective deurbano Saturday #60

Same whole process over here. mahina Saturday #70

Yep. Lets hear them tell trump to leave/Resign while they are making judgements.... CrystalwolfLady Saturday #85

Pelosi and Schiff said that Biden should exit the race. usonian Friday #15

This Bayard Friday #31

Without being mean, may I point out that Schiff did a hatchet job on Katie Porter for senator, the #2 democrat in polls usonian Friday #33

I'm in the same boat Lifeafter70 Saturday #81

Here are the latest standings I found. Might be stale already, usonian Saturday #83

Of course. Waving the white flag before any evidence or hearing. travelingthrulife Friday #25

I'm sorry, but I just don't buy this. hamsterjill Friday #10

Yeah...have those "unsolicited nude messages" been provided to lawyers? If so Bengus81 Saturday #54

There's a plausible scenario we'll have 2 Repub candidates in Nov. SpankMe Friday #11

"sexually assaulted her twice while she was too intoxicated to consent" Polybius Friday #13

It means they had sexual intercourse Quiet Em Friday #16

Thank you! Polybius Friday #17

No rush to judgment please duckworth969 Friday #14

Show me the proof. If three of them got nude phone pics then someone MUST have saved Bengus81 Saturday #76

Post removed Post removed Friday #20

I just turned my TV on and already saw anti-Swalwell ads BigmanPigman Friday #21

Roger Stone is at it again. travelingthrulife Friday #26

How do you know he is behind this? BigmanPigman Friday #29

Steyer Jvp Saturday #44

You're correct. I just Googled, "Is Tom Steyer tryng to discredit Eric Swalwell?" BigmanPigman Saturday #48

How did Roger Stone know ahead of the story??? ultralite001 Saturday #66

Since she was a staffer, you can't deny knowing her, can you? Buddyzbuddy Friday #22

And the staffer is not the only one who has come forward. deurbano Friday #34

Well, I've been wrong before. But I don't believe it Figarosmom Friday #27

Who benefits most? BidenRocks Friday #30

Well, damn Politicub Friday #32

How convenient JoseBalow Friday #35

Just check her offshore bank account. Linda ladeewolf Saturday #56

All 4 of them? MichMan Saturday #58

I'm sorry, but Pototan Friday #37

CA House seats follow the same election rules Retrograde Saturday #71

I think you missed my point Pototan Saturday #72

Interesting all the folks casting aspersions on the woman Miguelito Loveless Friday #39

Thanks Miguelito Loveless jfz9580m Saturday #46

Many of the posts about this are horrible. yardwork Saturday #57

Agreed RoseTrellis Saturday #67

When there is kacekwl Saturday #84

Enough now? RoseTrellis 5 hrs ago #86

Not in CA, but have seen Swalwell a lot on MSNBC/MSNOW Deminpenn Friday #41

Of course the woman is a liar iemanja Friday #42

Trump and his billionaire buddies traffic and screw kids, yet the torches and pichforks are out for Swalwell hadEnuf Friday #43

Imagine if Republicans held Republicans to this standard. halobeam Saturday #47

Totally not fair that Democrats can't rape and sexually harass women like Republicans Jose Garcia Saturday #65

I guess innocent until proven guilty is just for the Republicans. hadEnuf Saturday #68

What's wrong with wanting to see proof? Where are those unsolicited pictures? Bengus81 Saturday #75

Wait for the evidence before judging Swalwell. Seems too convenient for Republicans. kiranon Saturday #45

Here we are again catchnrelease Saturday #49

My sentiments exactly. All of it. Edwards (who I also supported)... BUT on the other hand, Franken... and Roger Stone. deurbano Saturday #61

I think Katie Porter is great TexasBushwhacker Saturday #73

This Ex-staffer, along with scores of other Ex-staffers, must be chomping at the bit to tell their stories. SalamanderSleeps Saturday #51

Damn it! EuterpeThelo Saturday #52

Everything you said. deurbano Saturday #62

Everything you said, back! EuterpeThelo Saturday #64

He needs to step down berksdem Saturday #55

I agree, and he's come out and admitted it TexasBushwhacker Saturday #69

And as is the norm LPBBEAR Saturday #63