An attorney representing Rep. Eric Swalwell (D) questioned the credibility and motive of multiple women’s sexual assault and misconduct allegations against his client — and California gubernatorial candidate — during a heated interview Saturday morning.
“I’m telling you that I’m assessing the credibility of the claims that are being made, the timing of the allegations, and it raises eyebrows,” Elias Dabaie told CNN’s Elex Michaelson, noting that the allegations were made 25 days out from the California governor’s election.
The allegations from a former Swalwell staffer were first reported by The San Francisco Chronicle. She claimed instances of the congressman sending her images of his genitals and asking her for nudes in return while she was 21 years old and working for him in 2019.
The former staffer further claimed that on at least two occasions, he sexually assaulted her while she was too drunk to consent.
CNN detailed more accusations from three women who’d connected with Swalwell on social media in an article published shortly after the Chronicle’s report.
