Swalwell to resign from Congress over assault allegations

(The Center Square) - U.S. Rep. Eric Swallwell, D-Calif., said Monday he will resign from Congress after multiple allegations of sexual assault. Swalwell dropped out of California's gubernatorial race, in which he was regarded as a front runner. A former member of Swalwell's staff told the San Francisco Chronicle that the congressman sexually asssaulted her. Three more women accused Swalwell of making sexual advances and sending explicit photos. "I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," Swalwell wrote in a statement. "I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility for the mistakes I did make." The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced Monday it opened an investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against Swalwell. "The mere fact that it is investigating these allegations, and publicly disclosing its rev