California: Eric Swalwell staffers quit after new sexual assault allegations

• 01The San Francisco Chronicle published an account from a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Swalwell on two separate occasions while she was his employee.
• 02The woman alleged Swalwell sexually assaulted her when she was too intoxicated to consent, according to the Chronicle.
• 03Three additional women alleged sexual misconduct by Swalwell in interviews with CNN.
• 04Swalwell stated: 'For nearly 20 years, I have served the public – as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women. I will defend myself with the facts and where necessary bring legal action.'
• 05Three campaign employees, including former adviser Courtni Pugh, exited Swalwell's campaign.
• 06Adam Schiff rescinded his endorsement of Swalwell and called on him to withdraw from the race.
• 07Ruben Gallego withdrew his endorsement, stating: 'What is described is indefensible. Women who come forward with accounts like this deserve to be heard with respect, not questioned or dismissed.'
• 08Antonio Villaraigosa called for Swalwell to exit the governor's race and withdraw from Congress.

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California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell's campaign faced significant staff departures and loss of endorsements after the San Francisco Chronicle published allegations that a former female employee said she was sexually assaulted by him on multiple occasions, and CNN reported three additional women alleged sexual misconduct. Swalwell denied the allegations and said he would defend himself with facts and legal action if necessary. Prominent supporters including U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego withdrew their endorsements, with Gallego stating the allegations were indefensible and women deserved to be heard with respect.