From MS NOW.

MS NOW has confirmed that a former staff member is accusing California Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell of sexual assault.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the woman alleges Swalwell assaulted her twice when she was too intoxicated to give consent. The newspaper says it confirmed parts of her story by speaking with family and friends who say they heard about the alleged incidents at the time. CNN reports that three other women have also accused Swalwell of sexual misconduct. MS NOW has not independently confirmed these claims.

Swalwell has denied any wrongdoing.

MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World.

» Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow

» Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus

MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.ms.now/