Congressman Denies Assault Allegations as Governor's Race Heats Up

U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell has forcefully denied sexual assault allegations published by two major news outlets. The accusations emerge as the Democratic lawmaker campaigns for Governor of California. CNN and The San Francisco Chronicle published the accounts. Swalwell called them false. The controversy has drawn reactions from senior party figures. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is among those suggesting Swalwell should end his campaign for governor. Swalwell has not indicated he will withdraw. He continues to deny the allegations.