The Justice Department has opened an investigation into former House representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat who had also been running for California governor, over allegations of sexual misconduct, according to a source familiar with the matter.
The nature of the department’s investigation into Swalwell is not immediately clear, but it comes as five women have come forward in recent years accusing the California Democrat of sexual assault or other forms of misconduct, prompting scrutiny at both the federal and local levels. Prosecutors in Los Angeles and Manhattan have also launched separate investigations into the allegations.
Swalwell has denied any wrongdoing and has pushed back forcefully against the claims. It comes one day after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro opened up a tip line for any possible victims of sexual assault to place a report about the former congressman, who resigned earlier this week under bipartisan pressure.
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The Washington Examiner has reached out to Swalwell’s attorney for comment.
This is a developing story and will be updated.