Eric Swalwell accuser’s husband responds to denial video

The husband of one of the women accused congressman Eric Swalwell sexually aggressive and harassment has been responded to Video of MP denying accusations.

“My wife’s name is Ellie Sammarco. Obviously you know this, but she’s not anonymous. ” Adam ParkhomenkoDemocratic strategist and former Democratic National Committee national field director, written by Friday, April 10, in response to Swalwell’s denial.

“She also opened up about it to CNN in the hope that this wouldn’t happen to other women and maybe it would help other women come forward,” Parkhomenko continued. “She also provided CNN with all the information you sent her. I’ve been very supportive of you over the years, but I’ve learned a lot today. She has my full support.”

Saturday, April 11, Parkhomenko Another statement was released via to support his wife.

“I want to reiterate that if Eric Swalwell and his attorneys believe that any statements made by my wife and I are untrue, he should sue us immediately,” he wrote. “He could PM me and I’d let him know where to serve us. But that would never happen.”

US Weekly Swalwell’s communications director was contacted for comment on Parkhomenko’s remarks.

Sammarco accused Swalwell, 45, of offering to “share her resume” with congressional offices and then sending “highly inappropriate” messages via Snapchat that “suggested we should get together and hook up.” CNN Investigation Published on Friday. She is one of four women who have accused members of Congress of sexual assault and harassment, including a former staffer who claimed the congressman raped her. The other women asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal.

Swalwell, who is currently leading the race for California governor, has vehemently denied all the accusations against him and released a video claiming he would “fight” the accusations. us Contact members of Congress for comment.

“A lot of things were said to me today through anonymous accusations. I think it’s important that you see me directly and hear from me,” Swalwell said in a video shared via social media on Friday. “These sexual assault allegations are completely false. They are absolutely false. They did not happen. They never happened. I will fight them to the best of my ability.

He continued, “They also came on the eve of an election when I was the leading candidate for governor of California. I’m not in any way suggesting to you that I’m perfect or that I’m a saint — I’ve certainly made errors of judgment in the past, but they were between my wife and I. To her, I deeply apologize for getting her into this potion.” (Swalwell has three children with his wife, Nelson, Cricket, and Hank, Brittany Watts.)

Swalwell went on to apologize to anyone who may have “doubted” their support for the congressman as a result of the allegations as he ran for California governor.

“I think you know who I am,” he added. “For more than 20 years, I have served the public by representing victims, particularly victims of sexual assault, in court as a city councilor, as a member of Congress and as a prosecutor. This is who I am and always has been.”

He concluded: “I will be spending time with family and friends this weekend and I am grateful to those who have shown me their support. I look forward to updating you as soon as possible.

many distinguished members Democrats have responded The accusations against Swalwell prompted calls for an investigation and for the politician to withdraw from the gubernatorial race.

“In the wake of incredibly disturbing sexual assault allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell, we are calling for a swift investigation into the incidents and demanding that the Congressman immediately end his campaign to be California’s next governor,” the House Minority Leader said. Hakeem Jeffries said in a joint statement with the Democratic Whips Katherine Clark and Democratic caucus chair Pete Aguilar.

“This is unacceptable to anyone — certainly not elected officials — and must be taken seriously,” the statement continued. “We applaud the brave women who shared their experiences. In this case, we must ensure that those who come forward with allegations of sexual assault and harassment are heard and respected. All perpetrators of sexual assault and harassment must be held accountable.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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