Eric Swalwell campaign faces $1.5m donor refund demands
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 30
Eric Swalwell campaign faces $1.5m donor refund demands
12 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30
An internal document reviewed by the San Francisco Chronicle says more than 200 donors want money back after sexual assault allegations emerged in April.
The demands threaten a campaign that had about $4m cash before collapsing; Swalwell, who denies the claims, is using remaining funds to pay his defence lawyer.
He resigned from Congress, suspended his California governor bid and made himself campaign treasurer, while legal questions remain over whether campaign money can cover his personal legal expenses.
Can campaign donations be used for personal legal defense after a politician resigns from office?
With multiple criminal probes active, what key evidence will decide the case against the ex-congressman?