Trending Now - Manhattan DA Probes Eric Swalwell Over Staffer Assault Claims

WHO:

CNN - Rep. Eric Swalwell, a California gubernatorial candidate, is involved in the investigation.

CNN - A former staffer of Swalwell is the accuser in the sexual assault allegation.

NY Post - Several women have accused Swalwell of sexual assault and misconduct.

WHAT:

CNN - The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Eric Swalwell.

CNN - The former staffer accused Swalwell of having sex with her when she was unable to consent.

CNN - The former staffer reported that she was heavily intoxicated after a night of drinking with Swalwell.

WHERE:

CNN - The incident allegedly occurred in a hotel in New York City.

WHEN:

CNN - The alleged incident took place in April 2024.

CNN - The investigation was announced on Saturday, April 9th, 2026.

WHY:

CNN - The DA’s office urged survivors and anyone with knowledge of the allegations to contact their Special Victims Division.

HOW:

CNN - The DA’s office stated that their specially trained prosecutors, investigators, and counselors are equipped to help in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner.

CNN - Swalwell denied the allegations, stating they are false and politically motivated, coming on the eve of an election against the front-runner for governor.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 19:13 UTC)

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is investigating a sexual assault allegation against California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell, with the accusation coming from a former staffer who claims she was unable to consent due to heavy intoxication after a night of drinking with him in a New York City hotel in April 20th24. Several women have also accused Swalwell of sexual assault and misconduct, and the DA’s office is encouraging survivors and anyone with knowledge of the allegations to reach out to their Special Victims Division for support. Swalwell has denied the allegations, asserting they are false and politically motivated, coinciding with his campaign against the front-runner for governor.