Rep. Eric Swalwell Faces House Ethics Probe Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
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Updated · POLITICO · Apr 10
Rep. Eric Swalwell Faces House Ethics Probe Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
58 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Apr 10
The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell over allegations of sexual misconduct involving an employee under his supervision.
Swalwell, who recently suspended his California gubernatorial campaign, denies the accusations, which include claims of sexual assault and inappropriate relations with subordinates.
Several Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for his resignation or expulsion, and a Manhattan District Attorney probe is also underway.
Will the Swalwell and Gonzales cases force a major reform in congressional ethics?
Beyond expulsion, what disciplinary options can the House Ethics Committee impose?
Could releasing harassment records, as once proposed, better protect future staff?
Do ethics rules adequately address power imbalances between lawmakers and their staff?
How does the secrecy of ethics probes affect public trust in Congress?
Will a criminal conviction be required before the House considers an expulsion vote?