Sexual Misconduct Allegations

The US Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, finding no evidence of violations. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Gallego of campaign finance and sexual misconduct, which he called right-wing conspiracies. The committee retains authority to revisit the matter if new facts emerge.

The U.S. Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego, finding no evidence of violations. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna accused Gallego of campaign finance misconduct and inappropriate conduct, which he called right-wing conspiracies. The committee retains authority to revisit the matter if new facts emerge.

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended by the Assembly of State Parties (ASP) bureau, which disregarded a UN investigation clearing him of sexual misconduct allegations. The ASP's decision defied a prior judicial review that found no evidence of wrongdoing against Khan.

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended by the court's oversight body after referring him for disciplinary proceedings. The suspension follows allegations of sexual misconduct.

The ICC has suspended its top prosecutor following an investigation into misconduct allegations. Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct, and his lawyers strongly reject the decision.

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, was suspended pending a decision by the Assembly of States Parties over sexual misconduct allegations. A UN investigation found evidence of nonconsensual sexual contact with a female aide, but a judicial panel deemed the findings inconclusive. The oversight body will hold a special session to determine Khan's future.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is maintaining his endorsement of Graham Platner in Tuesday's Maine Democratic primary despite allegations of sexual misconduct that have affected Platner's campaign.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez faces a House investigation following allegations of sexual misconduct, which include being spotted kissing a younger congressional staffer from a different office in 2023, as reported by the New York Post.

L.A. Rep. Jimmy Gomez is under a House investigation following allegations of sexual misconduct. The New York Post reported he was seen kissing a younger congressional staffer from a different office in 2023.

Nine candidates are competing to replace ex-congressman Eric Swalwell in California's 14th Congressional District. Swalwell did not run for his seat again, choosing a gubernatorial campaign instead, but allegations of sexual misconduct emerged in April.

Nine candidates are vying to replace ex-congressman Eric Swalwell in California's 14th Congressional District. Swalwell did not run for his seat again, favoring a gubernatorial campaign instead until allegations of sexual misconduct were made against him in April.

Young activists in Back of the Yards are pushing to remove César Chavez's name from a local school due to allegations of sexual misconduct, advocating for a leadership model centered on collective action rather than a single male figure. They emphasize community-driven initiatives inspired by immigrant mothers and local efforts against violence.

A woman claims Jeffrey Epstein flew her to the UK for sex with Prince Andrew and states she will never speak to police. The accusation involves Epstein and a British royal, though no evidence is provided in the title.

A Utah state legislator is accused by four women of making aggressive lesbian sex advances, including using explicit pick-up lines. The allegations highlight potential misconduct and have sparked public scrutiny.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs avoided confirming whether she believes Sen. Ruben Gallego's claims of unawareness about sexual misconduct allegations against his friend Eric Swalwell. Swalwell faced multiple accusations leading to his resignation, while Gallego initially defended him but later distanced himself.

Late night host Bill Maher criticized former California Rep. Eric Swalwell (D) over sexual misconduct allegations, calling him a 'f—ing creep' and expressing surprise that many Democrats supported him. Swalwell resigned from his position following the allegations.

Lauren Boebert criticized politicians for being 'so horny' amid sexual misconduct allegations, sparking inevitable backlash and controversy. The comment drew predictable public and media reactions due to its tone and context.

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) proposes the 'No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act' to deny taxpayer-funded pensions to lawmakers convicted of sex crimes, addressing a loophole in current federal law. The bill follows recent resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) amid sexual misconduct allegations, as lawmakers convicted of other felonies already forfeit pensions but not for sexual abuse.

Rosie O'Donnell expressed heartbreak over Eric Swalwell's sexual misconduct allegations, comparing him to Bill Clinton and stating 'men suck.' Swalwell resigned from Congress and suspended his California gubernatorial campaign amid accusations of drugging, rape, and assault, which he denies but admits to mistakes.

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro established a tip line for information about sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who resigned from Congress after multiple women came forward with accusations. The tipline was created to gather details about alleged drugging, choking, and rape incidents.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) claims she has enough support to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) over ethics violations and federal criminal charges. Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion after a House ethics subcommittee found her guilty of 20+ ethics violations, including misusing disaster relief funds, and she is also indicted federally. Despite threats of removal, Cherfilus-McCormick refuses to resign before her reelection campaign.

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales announced their resignations from Congress due to sexual misconduct allegations, potentially disrupting the balance of power in the House. The resignations follow reports by CBS News' Nikole Killion.

Republican Representative Lauren Boebert called on Congress to revoke the pensions of former lawmakers Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales after they resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations. Both lawmakers left their positions following the allegations, with Boebert criticizing their resignation instead of expulsion.

House Democratic leaders will address media following the resignation of former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) amid sexual misconduct allegations. Democrats have distanced themselves from Swalwell and urged him to withdraw from his gubernatorial bid to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress after facing sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell denied the claims, while Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staff member.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a special election on August 18, 2026, to fill the vacant 14th Congressional District seat left by Eric Swalwell's resignation. Swalwell resigned amid sexual misconduct and rape allegations, ending his 13-year tenure in Congress.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an August 2026 special election to fill Eric Swalwell's vacated 14th Congressional District seat. Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations, ending his 13-year tenure after facing political pressure from both parties.

Powerful storms caused widespread damage in the Midwest, including multiple tornadoes over two consecutive days. Two lawmakers resigned due to sexual misconduct allegations, adding to the day's significant events.

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) ended his gubernatorial bid and congressional tenure. Swalwell resigned after facing accusations of sexually assaulting a former aide, with legal scrutiny over the claims continuing.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations he denies. NBC News' Ryan Nobles discusses potential consequences for Congress following the resignation.

Sen. Ruben Gallego, a former close friend of Rep. Eric Swalwell, admitted his friendship clouded his judgment regarding long-standing rumors about Swalwell. Gallego now apologizes for defending Swalwell after allegations of sexual misconduct emerged, including a report by the San Francisco Chronicle.

A new accuser alleges sexual misconduct by Eric Swalwell dating back to 2018, leading to his resignation from Congress. The report includes coverage by CBS News and commentary from Lauren Leader of All in Together.

Two members of Congress resigned after sexual misconduct allegations. Texas Republican Tony Gonzales admitted to a relationship with a former aide, while California Democrat Eric Swalwell denied allegations but admitted 'mistakes in judgment.' Nancy Cordes interviewed accusers who expressed fear about speaking out.

Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) denied hearing about an expulsion vote despite increased calls from colleagues following the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) over sexual misconduct allegations. The resignations occurred under threat of expulsion, prompting ongoing discussions about congressional accountability.

A fifth woman has accused former US Congressman Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct, leading to his resignation from Congress. The allegations involve multiple incidents of misconduct.

Former Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress after facing sexual misconduct allegations, with multiple Senate Democrats demanding his resignation. Senators like Tammy Baldwin and Maria Cantwell called for his departure, while Swalwell claimed he resigned due to constituent pressure and denied the allegations. California Gov. Gavin Newsom must hold a special election to fill his vacated seat.

Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell and Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations, ending their careers after bipartisan pressure. Their resignations were submitted on Tuesday with specific effective dates, reflecting the political fallout from the allegations.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress and dropped his gubernatorial campaign after sexual misconduct allegations from two women, Ally Sammarco and Annika Albrecht. The accusations detail inappropriate interactions, including explicit messages and unwanted advances, which Swalwell denied but acknowledged as past mistakes.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. Their resignations took effect at specific times on Tuesday, following public outcry over the claims.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress after facing sexual misconduct allegations from five women, including a former staffer. A criminal investigation into one incident is underway, and he suspended his gubernatorial campaign following widespread loss of Democratic support.