California's gubernatorial race has been rocked by serious allegations against Eric Swalwell. A former congressional staffer claimed that the Democrat sexually assaulted her, listing two separate non-consensual encounters.
The incidents date back to 2019, when the woman was 21 and working in his district office in Castro Valley.
Swalwell is facing potential action, with several California lawmakers calling for him to pull out of the gubernatorial race.
Senior staffer Courtni Pugh resigned Friday, while Jimmy Gomez also withdrew his involvement, describing the accusations as 'ugly and serious'.
Swalwell has denied the accusations, stating 'These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor.'
