Eric Swalwell Accusers Speak Out on CBS News: Relief and Vindication After His Resignation
Two women who accused Eric Swalwell of sexual assault appeared on CBS News to share their experiences and express relief that he has resigned from Congress. Ally Sammarco and Annika Albrecht felt vindicated by Swalwell's resignation, believing they prevented him from harming more people if he had remained in office. Albrecht described how Swalwell's behavior turned inappropriate after initially acting as her mentor, leading her to cut off contact with him.
Albrecht and another woman, who chose to remain anonymous, accused Swalwell of sexual assault in separate incidents. The anonymous woman alleged that Swalwell assaulted her in a New York City hotel room in 2024. Albrecht shared that she had spoken to other accusers of Swalwell, hearing similar stories of waking up next to him with no memory of how they got there. Swalwell announced his resignation following allegations of sexual misconduct, including sending explicit messages and photos to women.
Swalwell denied the allegations but acknowledged making mistakes in judgment. He expressed regret for his actions and announced his resignation from Congress to avoid distractions from his duties. The House was expected to vote on expelling Swalwell, but he resigned before the vote took place. Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna called for a criminal investigation into Swalwell's conduct despite his resignation. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office confirmed that it is investigating the allegations against Swalwell.