Patel invites Swalwell to sit down with FBI, solicits ‘relevant information’ from public
Patel said four women accused Swalwell of misconduct and urged anyone with relevant information to contact the FBI.
- Following his resignation on Monday, Congressman Eric Swalwell received an invitation from FBI Director Kash Patel to discuss "any information he has" regarding sexual misconduct allegations.
- The San Francisco Chronicle reported that a former staffer accused Swalwell of sexual assault in 2024, with at least four women now alleging various forms of misconduct against the California Democrat.
- Swalwell denied the serious allegations while acknowledging "mistakes in judgment" in a statement, vowing "I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me."
- The FBI Director also encouraged anyone with "relevant information" regarding these matters to speak with the agency, signaling potential expansion into a criminal investigation.
- Swalwell's resignation will trigger a special election in California's 14th Congressional District, while he faces ongoing investigations from the House Ethics Committee and the Manhattan District Attorney.
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FBI Director Kash Patel Issues Statement on Eric Swalwell Sexual Assault Allegations
The ongoing sexual assault allegations surrounding now-former Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-China) have now caught the attention of FBI Director Kash Patel.
Kash Patel taunts Swalwell with FBI sit-down as resignation fallout grows – Democratic Accent
FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday invited Rep. Eric Swalwell to sit down with the bureau for an interview after the California Democrat resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, escalating the pair’s long-running feud. Patel’s offer came as Swalwell said he planned to resign from Congress while facing mounting scrutiny following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including a claim from a former aide who said he assaulted her. Swalwell…
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