Eric Swalwell investigated over $300K lawyer payments

California political authorities are investigating whether Eric Swalwell's 2026 gubernatorial campaign improperly used donor funds, primarily from Hollywood celebrities, to pay legal expenses related to sexual misconduct allegations. The Fair Political Practices Commission launched the probe after Swalwell's campaign reported significant payments to defense attorney Sara Azari, with total expenditures exceeding $300,000. The investigation follows Swalwell’s resignation from Congress and suspension of his campaign amidst multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, which he has denied.

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