Former Staffer
Coverage of Former Staffer in the Nexus archive.
- Tony Gonzales announces plans to quit Congress early
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced plans to resign from Congress early amid sexual misconduct allegations, including an affair with a former staffer who died by suicide. His resignation follows similar actions by Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who also faces harassment allegations. Gonzales cited divine guidance for his decision.
- DHS probing allegations Swalwell hired nanny not authorized to work in U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating allegations that Congressman Swalwell hired a nanny not authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, Swalwell faces separate accusations of assaulting a former staffer.
- Manhattan DA to investigate Swalwell over sexual assault allegation
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell over a sexual assault allegation from a former staffer. The allegation involves an incident alleged to have occurred during a night of drinking in New York City.
- Swalwell calls sexual assault claims ‘flat false’ as pressure mounts to drop governor bid
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell denied sexual assault allegations from a former staffer, facing pressure to drop his California governor campaign. The claims, reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, allege two incidents of assault when the staffer was too drunk to consent.
- Swalwell loses campaign chairs, endorsements over sexual assault allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell's California governor campaign lost co-chairs and endorsements after the San Francisco Chronicle reported sexual assault allegations from a former staffer. The accuser claims Swalwell assaulted her twice while she was intoxicated.
- Former staffer accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., faces allegations of sexually assaulting a former staffer while she was intoxicated. Swalwell denies the claims, calling them 'false,' and continues his campaign for California governor.