US House committee to investigate Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations

Democratic congressman dropped out of California governor’s race after reports of sexual misconduct

The House ethics committee on Monday announced it had opened an investigation into Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell, a day after he dropped out of the California governor’s race amid reports of sexual assault and misconduct.

The bipartisan committee said in a statement that it will scrutinize “allegations that [Swalwell] may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including towards an employee working under his supervision”.