The California Democrat said in a statement he was “deeply sorry to my family, staff and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past.”
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Swalwell's resignation follows allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made by multiple women against the California Democrat.
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Payton-Jones played 29 games in the NFL, racking up 48 tackles and seven pass breakups
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The California lawmaker said in a social media post Monday that he would quit. He has denied accounts of abusing women.
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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) announced Monday that he is resigning from Congress as he faces allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct. “I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past,” he wrote. “I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I [...]
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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) said Monday he will resign from Congress following allegations of sexual harassment, assault and rape by four women. What they're saying: "Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties," he said in a statement. - "Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress." - Swalwell has called the allegations false. Editor's note: This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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