Cheyenne Hunt
Coverage of Cheyenne Hunt in the Nexus archive.
- Cheyenne Hunt: Democrats drew a ‘red line’ with Platner
Cheyenne Hunt, a lawyer and executive director of Reckoning Action, expressed relief over Graham Platner's withdrawal from the Maine Senate race and praised Democrats for prioritizing values. Hunt, who linked allegations against Platner and former Rep. Eric Swalwell, withdrew support from Platner after ex-partners described his behavior as 'reckless' and 'unsettling'.
- Sex assault scandal prompts Maine’s Graham Platner to exit US Senate race
Graham Platner, a Maine U.S. Senate candidate, withdrew from the race after a woman accused him of sexual assault in a Politico article. Platner denied the allegations but faced mounting pressure following the report and prior controversies, including a Nazi symbol tattoo and explicit text messages. A nonprofit group, Reckoning Action, supported the accuser, who cited a moral conflict in coming forward despite Platner's progressive platform.
- Reckoning Action organization targets American misogyny, pushes congressional accountability
Reckoning Action, an advocacy organization founded by Cheyenne Hunt, is focusing efforts on combating misogyny and gender bias in America while pushing for congressional accountability. The organization's work is being highlighted in a report by Nancy Cordes.
- Extended interview: Cheyenne Hunt on Reckoning Action organization
Cheyenne Hunt, founder of Reckoning Action, discusses her organization's mission to combat misogyny in America through legislative advocacy and survivor support. In an extended interview with CBS News' Nancy Cordes, Hunt addresses efforts to confront gender bias and promote systemic change.
- Anger swells as Swalwell's 'open secret' with women went unreported for years
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell's political career collapsed after years of unreported sexual misconduct allegations, including rape and assault, surfaced. Multiple women came forward with accusations, leading to criminal investigations and Swalwell's resignation, despite his denial of serious charges. A Democratic strategist's deleted warning and a Gen Z activist's viral videos highlighted prior awareness of the allegations.
- Billionaire sugar daddy kicks Swalwell out of his mansion, wants $1M back after heinous sex allegations
Billionaire Stephen Cloobeck cuts ties with Rep. Eric Swalwell after sexual misconduct allegations derail Swalwell's California gubernatorial bid. Cloobeck, a longtime donor, removes Swalwell from his mansion and announces a political shift to libertarianism/Republicanism. The scandal follows a San Francisco Chronicle report detailing alleged misconduct and pressure from Democrats to drop the campaign.
- 2 Swalwell accusers discuss his downfall and the fear of coming forward
Two accusers of Democratic congressman Justin Swalwell discussed his political downfall and the challenges of coming forward with their allegations. They collaborated with CBS News to share their experiences and insights into the situation.
- Swalwell ripped for changing his tune on how sexual assault victims 'deserve to be heard'
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces backlash for hypocrisy over sexual assault allegations, after his lawyer sent cease-and-desist letters to accusers ahead of media reports. Critics accuse him of applying double standards compared to his past support for victims alleging Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's misconduct.
- Swalwell ripped for changing his tune on how sexual assault victims 'deserve to be heard'
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces backlash for hypocrisy over sexual assault allegations, after his lawyer sent cease-and-desist letters to accusers ahead of recent reports. Critics compare his handling of allegations to his past support for hearing victims against Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearings.
- Misconduct allegations dog Swalwell as Dem rivals seize opening in California governor’s race
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces sexual misconduct allegations from multiple women, prompting criticism from Democratic rivals like Antonio Villaraigosa and Katie Porter. The accusations threaten to impact California's gubernatorial primary, where Swalwell competes against figures like Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton. Swalwell's campaign denies the claims, calling them 'outrageous' and linked to MAGA supporters.
- Misconduct allegations dog Swalwell as Dem rivals seize opening in California governor’s race
Rep. Eric Swalwell faces sexual misconduct allegations as Democratic rivals criticize him in California's gubernatorial race. Rivals like Antonio Villaraigosa and Katie Porter condemn the accusations, while Swalwell's campaign denies wrongdoing and highlights his public engagement.
- Dem senator ripped for 'smear' of female activist advocating for Swalwell's accusers: 'Very bad look'
Sen. Ruben Gallego faces backlash for discrediting a female activist criticizing Rep. Eric Swalwell's sexual misconduct allegations. Gallego defends Swalwell, who denies the claims, amid political tensions ahead of a gubernatorial race. Critics accuse Gallego of smear tactics against Democratic women advocates.
- Dem senator ripped for 'smear' of female activist advocating for Swalwell's accusers: 'Very bad look'
Sen. Ruben Gallego faces backlash for discrediting a female activist advocating for Eric Swalwell's accusers, with critics calling his actions a 'very bad look'. The controversy centers on allegations against Swalwell, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, and Gallego's defense of him amid claims of political smear tactics.