AOC, Boebert join calls for sexual misconduct accountability in Congress
Eric Swalwell resigned amid sexual abuse allegations, which he denied, and objected to efforts to expel him without due process.
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Eric Swalwell resigned amid sexual abuse allegations, which he denied, and objected to efforts to expel him without due process.
After Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations, lawmakers including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Lauren Boebert called for greater accountability. The article reports efforts to expel members, scrutinize other lawmakers and strengthen rules for reporting misconduct.
Representative involved in the effort to expel Swalwell and Gonzales
Paulina Luna's version of this story ↗
Representative who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations
Gonzales's version of this story ↗
Representative involved in the effort to expel Swalwell and Gonzales
Leger Fernandez's version of this story ↗
Representative calling for accountability and for Cory Mills to resign
Ocasio-Cortez's version of this story ↗
Representative calling for pension consequences and encouraging harassment reports
Boebert's version of this story ↗Former lawmaker calling for tighter reporting rules
President mentioned in connection with legislation requiring release of investigative files
Representative under scrutiny over a charge concerning campaign funds
Representative whom Ocasio-Cortez said should resign and who remains under House Ethics Committee investigation
While all outlets cover Swalwell’s resignation following allegations of sexual assault, center-left sources like The Guardian focus on the "disarray" the exit causes in the California gubernatorial race. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and WorldNetDaily emphasize Republican-led efforts to pass the "SWALWELL Act" and strip the former congressman of his taxpayer-funded pension.
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President mentioned in connection with legislation requiring release of investigative files
Representative under scrutiny over a charge concerning campaign funds
Representative whom Ocasio-Cortez said should resign and who remains under House Ethics Committee investigation
