Washington, United States, April 13, 2026 (AFP) - US lawmaker resigns over sexual misconduct allegations

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Democatic Representative Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress Monday over allegations of sexual misconduct. Swalwell, who had been a candidate for governor of California, announced his decision in a statement posted to his account on X. "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. However, I must take responsibil......

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