Eric Swalwell's political career ends after sexual misconduct allegations
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Updated · The New York Times · May 1
Eric Swalwell's political career ends after sexual misconduct allegations
12 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 1
A New York Times report said social media helped spread accusations after his California governor bid, linking women and influencers before April 10 reports by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN.
The article said two Democratic influencers gathered accounts from women who said Swalwell had contacted them online and helped connect accusers as journalists worked for weeks to verify allegations.
Swalwell, once dubbed the “Snapchat king of Congress” for his online savvy, has denied any sexual misconduct, but the published accounts prompted his exit from office last month.
Beyond a politician’s resignation, what does meaningful accountability for sexual misconduct actually require?
If misconduct allegations are an open secret, who is accountable for the years of silence?
How has social media permanently changed the rules of accountability for powerful public figures?