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Former staffer tells CNN that Rep. Swalwell raped her while she was intoxicated

By Pamela Brown, CNN

Published 7:02 PM EDT, Fri April 10, 2026

Democratic United States Representative Eric Swalwell attends the SEIU-United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW)'s Gubernatorial Candidate Worker Forum at Meruelo Studios in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2026.

Former staffer tells CNN that Rep. Swalwell raped her while she was intoxicated

A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, says that the congressman raped her when she was heavily intoxicated and left her bruised and bleeding, an allegation Swalwell strongly denies. Three other women who spoke with CNN also alleged various kinds of sexual misconduct by the Democratic congressman – including Swalwell sending them unsolicited explicit messages or nude photos. Swalwell denied the women’s allegations. CNN's Pam Brown has the details.

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Democratic United States Representative Eric Swalwell attends the SEIU-United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW)'s Gubernatorial Candidate Worker Forum at Meruelo Studios in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2026.

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