Eric Swalwell threatens defamation lawsuit over sexual misconduct rumors
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By Annie Gaus
Published on April 10, 2026.
California governor candidate, Eric Swalwell, has threatened to sue for defamation over online rumors about his inappropriate behavior with women. The allegations were posted online by Democratic activist Cheyenne Hunt and have led to accusations that he sexually harassed female staffers and even required them to sign NDAs to prevent them from speaking about their experiences. The letter warns that these allegations are false and that they are being introduced into the gubernatorial race just before voters go to the polls. Despite these allegations, the allegations have sparked controversy among Democrats, with some claiming they are part of a plot to take down a leading governor candidate.
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