U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Wednesday said she is starting a tip line for people looking to report alleged inappropriate or sexual misconduct in the district by former California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Pirro posted a video to her social media accounts explaining that due to the serious nature of the allegations against Swalwell and him having lived in Washington, D.C., she would expect there are victims in the district she oversees.
Five women, including a former staffer, have come forward with allegations of sexual assault against Swalwell. The congressman from California has since resigned from Congress and dropped his bid for governor in the Golden State.
“What I think is really important right now is for anyone who has any relevant information or has any complaint as it relates to the kinds of complaints we’re hearing about with Eric Swalwell needs to come forward to my office,” Pirro said.
Pirro added that victims coming forward will be kept confidential and that there are attorneys in her office trained in handling the trauma-inducing nature of sexual assault cases.
The hotline number to call is 202-252-0809.
Swalwell is also under investigation by the Manhattan district attorney over the sexual assault allegations, but has yet to be charged with a crime.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) also extended an invitation to anyone who was allegedly mistreated by Swalwell or any other colleagues to come to her office.
“We’ll be here for you, to protect you,” Boebert said. “Come to my office. If your boss is mistreating you, or someone else in the office, tell somebody. If you want to remain anonymous, remain anonymous. Let one of us loudmouths get it out there for you. I’m happy to issue receipts on behalf of anyone.”
Boebert was among the first lawmakers to call for Swalwell’s dismissal from Congress prior to his resignation.
BOEBERT WORKING ON BILL TO STRIP SWALWELL OF $22,000 ANNUAL TAXPAYER-FUNDED PENSION
In addition to offering help to individuals mistreated in the workplace, Boebert is working on legislation to strip Swalwell of his $22,000 annual taxpayer-funded congressional pension.
The payout is based on time served in Congress, and Swalwell would be eligible to receive the $22,000 per year starting at age 62.