Fifth woman accuses former US lawmaker Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct
Al Jazeera·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress after a fifth woman accused him of sexual misconduct. Lonna Drewes claimed Swalwell drugged and raped her in 2018. His gubernatorial campaign collapsed following allegations from multiple women, including a former staffer reporting a 2024 incident. The Manhattan District Attorney is investigating. Swalwell denies wrongdoing but apologized for judgment mistakes.
Key Entities
Eric SwalwellLonna DrewesLisa BloomDemocratic PartyUS CongressManhattan District AttorneyAnna Paulina LunaCalifornia gubernatorial race