The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is investigating former Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell on allegations of sexual harassment, according to The Hill, which confirmed the probe with prosecutors.
Investigation Details
Swalwell, who left Congress in January 2025, represented the East Bay in the House of Representatives until recently. The district attorney’s office has not disclosed details about the allegations or the circumstances of the alleged incident. Prosecutors also declined to specify what stage the investigation has reached.
The Hill first reported the investigation after receiving confirmation directly from the district attorney’s office. The agency provided no additional comments.
Swalwell’s Background
Swalwell served for years representing California’s 10th congressional district (formerly the 15th), which covers much of the East Bay including Dublin, Pleasanton and Hayward. He sat on the House Intelligence Committee and House Judiciary Committee. In 2019, Swalwell briefly launched a presidential campaign but withdrew early from the Democratic primary race.
The congressman previously drew headlines over connections to a suspected Chinese spy known as Fang Fang. That episode sparked political controversy, though Swalwell denied wrongdoing and faced no charges related to those allegations.
Bay Area Impact
For East Bay residents, Swalwell was among the most recognizable local politicians at the federal level. The fact that Los Angeles County prosecutors are handling the investigation suggests the alleged incident may have occurred outside his congressional district.
Swalwell’s representatives did not respond to requests for comment on the investigation, according to The Hill. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has not announced next steps, including whether charges will be filed or the case closed.