"The bipartisan committee said in a statement that it would scrutinize allegations that Swalwell may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including towards an employee working under his supervision."
"Swalwell, who polls showed was leading the race to replace Governor Gavin Newsom, suspended his campaign Sunday after the San Francisco Chronicle reported that a female former staffer said the congressman sexually assaulted her twice."
"The investigation comes as pressure builds in the Republican-dominated House of Representatives for lawmakers to expel Swalwell and other lawmakers who face accusations of wrongdoing."
"On Monday, the Democratic congresswoman Nydia Velazquez said Swalwell, Gonzales, Cherfilus-McCormick, and Mills should resign."
The House ethics committee has initiated an investigation into Congressman Eric Swalwell regarding allegations of sexual misconduct, including claims from a former staffer. Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor after reports surfaced of sexual assault and unwanted explicit communications from multiple women. The investigation occurs amid increasing pressure from Republican lawmakers for the expulsion of Swalwell and others facing similar accusations. Several lawmakers have called for resignations, highlighting a broader scrutiny of ethical conduct within Congress.
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