Swalwell Faces Disbarment Over Misconduct Claims

U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress. He left amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. Legal experts now warn his troubles may extend beyond politics. They say the allegations could lead to his disbarment. Disbarment is the removal of a lawyer's license to practice. This potential action stems from the ethical rules governing attorneys. A finding of serious misconduct can trigger review by a state bar association. For Swalwell, a former prosecutor, losing his law license would be a major professional consequence. The congressman's resignation ends his political career for now. But the threat of disbarment poses a longer-term risk to his professional standing.