Swalwell staffers issue statement standing by accusers [View all]
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Mary Perkins
Huffington Post
Swalwell Staffers Issue Statement Standing By Accusers, Call Allegations 'Abhorrent'
Staffers from Rep. Eric Swalwell's congressional office and campaign released an unsigned joint statement pledging support for the women who have come forward alleging assault and misconduct, multiple news outlets reported.
“We stand with our former colleague, and the other women who have come forward,” the statement said. “We believe you should stand with them, too. The behavior detailed in these reports is abhorrent, beneath the dignity of those serving in public office and betrays the trust of all Californians.”
The statement comes a day after bombshell reports from The San Francisco Chronicle and CNN with multiple women accusing the lawmaker of sexual assault and misconduct.
In a video message posted late Friday, Swalwell denied the allegations, calling them "false" and said that he had "made mistakes in judgment" in the past.
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