• The Manhattan District Attorney's Office is investigating sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell.
• Swalwell has denied the accusations but faces increasing pressure from fellow Democrats to resign.
• Allegations include nonconsensual encounters and inappropriate behavior with multiple women.
• Calls for resignation coincide with Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign in California.
• Prominent Democratic figures have urged for his withdrawal from both Congress and the governorship race.

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office confirmed it is investigating allegations of sexual assault against U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, a leading candidate for California governor. The allegations, first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, detail accusations from a former staff member, including two nonconsensual encounters occurring in 2019 and 2024. The woman alleges that Swalwell assaulted her after a night out following a charity event and that she found herself disoriented the next morning, suffering injuries that led her to believe she had been sexually assaulted, as reported by Reuters and CBS News.

As the allegations gained attention, several Democratic representatives publicly urged Swalwell to resign from Congress, with figures such as Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Ro Khanna openly stating that his actions are unacceptable. Khanna emphasized on a recent television appearance that Swalwell should step down and advocated for investigations into the allegations, labeling Swalwell's behavior as "sick and disgusting," according to Reuters.

Swalwell, for his part, has categorically denied the allegations, calling them "absolutely false" and suggesting they are politically motivated, occurring as he prepares for the California gubernatorial primary. He called for an immediate investigation and pledged to fight the claims, expressing his intention to focus on his family during this challenging time, as reported by SCMP and CBS News.

The investigation's ramifications extend beyond Swalwell's immediate situation. House Democratic leaders have emphasized the necessity of accountability and have called for swift action regarding the allegations while stopping short of demanding Swalwell's resignation from Congress. However, pressure continues to mount as other legislators indicate they would support expulsion motions against him if he does not resign voluntarily, as detailed by Reuters and CBS News.