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Emotional Gallego Says He Heard ‘Rumors’ of ‘Flirty’ Behavior by Swalwell but Denies Knowledge of Sexual Assault Allegations

  • On Monday, Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following reports that a former staffer and other women accused him of sexual assault and misconduct.
  • Senator Ruben Gallego, a close ally who chaired Swalwell's 2020 presidential campaign, held a Tuesday press conference expressing betrayal, saying Swalwell 'led a double life' and lied to him about misconduct rumors.
  • Swalwell's attorney, Sara Azari, issued a statement saying he 'categorically and unequivocally denies each and every allegation,' calling the accusations a 'calculated and transparent political hit job.'
  • The Manhattan District Attorney's Office and the Alameda County District Attorney's Office confirmed Saturday they are investigating alleged criminal conduct in New York and California, respectively.
  • Gallego plans to speak with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about creating an 'independent organization' to protect staffers who report workplace sexual misconduct, acknowledging the resignation does not bring closure to alleged victims.
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