Women Speak Out About Alleged Misconduct by Eric Swalwell Following His Resignation

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:39:00 +0200

Two women, Ally Sammarco and Annika Albrecht, have publicly accused Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct, sharing their experiences amid his resignation from Congress and the end of his California gubernatorial campaign. In a CBS News interview, Albrecht described how Swalwell initially engaged with her professionally in 2019 through her student group in Washington, D.C., then invited her to a hotel, prompting her to cut off communication. Sammarco shared a similar experience in 2021 after reaching out to Swalwell on Twitter, during which he reportedly sent explicit messages and photos. The allegations were first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, and both women came forward after being contacted by a content creator who documented their stories. Cheyenne Hunt, who helped share Albrecht's account, revealed she received numerous messages from other women with similar experiences, suggesting the issue may be widespread. Swalwell has denied the allegations but acknowled