Sara Azari

Eric Swalwell paid over $360,000 to celebrity lawyer Sara Azari from his campaign accounts weeks after resigning from Congress and dropping out of the gubernatorial race. Payments included $50K for 'Legal [and] Accounting Services' 11 days post-resignation and $250K for 'campaign legal compliance' in May. Azari defended Swalwell amid allegations of sexual misconduct, denying claims and calling them a 'ruthless attempt' to smear him.

Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., paid over $360,000 to attorney Sara Azari from his campaign accounts weeks after resigning from Congress and dropping out of the gubernatorial race. Payments included a $50K fee 11 days post-resignation for legal and accounting services, amid allegations of sexual misconduct that led to his resignation.

Eric Swalwell is under investigation for using $300K in donor funds from Hollywood A-listers to cover legal bills following accusations of rape and sexual assault. The California political watchdogs are examining whether his campaign illegally spent donor money on legal defense provided by celebrity lawyer Sara Azari.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and the California gubernatorial race amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including drugging, rape, and assault. Legal experts warn he could face disbarment and criminal investigations, with authorities in Los Angeles and Manhattan already launching probes.