Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress after sexual assault accusations

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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced Monday afternoon that he will resign from Congress following a string of sexual assault accusations.

“I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I’ve made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me,” Swalwell said in a statement posted to X. “However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make.

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