Eric Swalwell resigns from Congress after sexual misconduct claims

US Congressman Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress, after dropping out of the California governor race following growing pressure over sexual misconduct allegations.

"I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgement I've made in my past," the Democrat said in a letter posted on X.

"I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make."

Four women accused him last week of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape. In comes as Congress opens an ethics inquiry into Swalwell, who was elected to the House of Representatives in 2012 to a district near San Francisco.

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