Manhattan DA launches investigation into sexual assault allegation against Eric Swalwell

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The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said on Saturday it is investigating an allegation of sexual assault against Rep. Eric Swalwell, a day after CNN reported that a former staffer for the congressman accused him of having sex with her when she was unable to consent.

“We urge survivors and anyone with knowledge of these allegations to contact our Special Victims Division at 212-335-9373,” the DA’s office said in a statement to CNN. “Our specially trained prosecutors, investigators and counselors are well-equipped to help you in a trauma-informed, survivor-centered manner.”

The former staffer told CNN that she was heavily intoxicated after a night of drinking with Swalwell in New York City in April 2024 when she woke up to him having sex with her in his hotel bed.

“I was pushing him off of me, saying no,” the woman told CNN of the incident, which she said happened after she had stopped working in Swalwell’s office. “He didn’t stop.”

https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/11/politics/manhattan-da-investigation-eric-swalwell?cid=ios_app

[wnylib]

1. How does Manhattan get involved in an investigation of

a CA representative and gubernatorial candidate?

Not taking sides on guilt or innocence, just curious about how Manhattan is getting into this?

[Celerity]

2. Because the alleged rape was said to have occurred in New York City.

[wnylib]

3. Thanks. I didn't have any details on the accusation.

[Celerity]

4. It was stated right in the OP.

[wnylib]

5. My bad. I read all but the last paragraph.

[Celerity]

6. all good

[Quiet Em]

7. Necessary and appropriate response in light of Swalwell's attorney threatening a defamation suit