Eric Swalwell Used Campaign Funds for Legal Defense
Former congressional representative and gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell utilized $40,000 of campaign money to pay for legal counsel following sexual misconduct allegations. Financial records indicate payments were made to attorney Sarah Azari shortly after the accusations surfaced. Additionally, the campaign paid a law firm over $121,000 between January and April 18, though the direct link to the allegations remains unconfirmed.
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“20-year representative and candidate for governor Eric Swalwell reports they used $40,000 in campaign funds for his legal defense after being accused of sexual misconduct”
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