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Emotional Gallego Says He Heard ‘Rumors’ of ‘Flirty’ Behavior by Swalwell but Denies Knowledge of Sexual Assault Allegations
Gallego said he trusted a close friend who later denied allegations as three other women came forward and investigators opened separate probes.
- 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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Gallego Breaks With Swalwell, Expresses Regret Amid Allegations
PHOENIX — U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego is publicly cutting ties with former ally Eric Swalwell, saying he was misled and now regrets defending him before learning of serious sexual assault allegations. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Gallego addressed growing questions about his past relationship with Swalwell, acknowledging that their personal connection influenced his earlier response. Source
As Swalwell fallout continues, Gallego faces scrutiny for friendship
One day after Sen. Ruben Gallego said he was “betrayed” by good friend Eric Swalwell, a New York lawmaker is calling on Gallego to release communications between him and the former California congressman. “Yesterday we heard claims of drugging, choking, rape,” said Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., said, referring to news reports about Swalwell, D-Calif., who […]
Emotional Gallego says he heard ‘rumors’ of ‘flirty’ behavior by Swalwell but denies knowledge of sexual assault allegations
Sen. Ruben Gallego, one of Rep. Eric Swalwell’s closest friends in Congress, insisted at an emotional news conference Tuesday that he had been lied to and manipulated by a man with whom he had a close personal and professional relationship.
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