Manhattan DA Opens Investigation Into Swalwell Over Sexual Assault Allegations

The Manhattan District Attorney's office has opened a formal investigation into sexual assault allegations against California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell, dramatically escalating the crisis threatening his campaign. The probe follows a bombshell accusation by a former staffer and additional reports of a prior domestic dispute response by police. Swalwell has refused to drop out of the governor's race despite growing calls from within his own party, insisting he applied the same standard to Justice Kavanaugh during confirmation hearings.