Democrat lawmaker Eric Swalwell is facing renewed scrutiny over his past relationship with suspected Chinese spy Fang Fang, amid allegations of sexual assault against him.
Swalwell, 45, has apologized to his wife Brittany Ann Watts, while denying the allegations and claiming they are politically motivated.
However, his association with Fang Fang, who is believed to have been a Chinese intelligence operative, has resurfaced in the wake of the allegations.
Fang Fang is believed to have developed extensive ties with local and national politicians, including Swalwell, between 2011 and 2015.
As per an Axios investigation, Fang Fang took part in fundraising activity for Swalwell's 2014 re-election campaign, helped place an intern in his office, and interacted with him at multiple events over the years.
Swalwell had been informed of Fang's activities by federal investigators and reportedly cut ties with her after that.
Fang herself reportedly left the country unexpectedly in 2015, amid the investigation.
