Eric Swalwell announces he plans to resign from Congress

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Monday he plans to resign from Congress.

The House Ethics Committee opened an investigation into the Democratic lawmaker Monday over allegations of sexual misconduct, including claims involving a staff member.

 

In a statement on social media Monday afternoon, Swalwell said he planned to step down.

"I am deeply sorry to my family, staff and constituents for mistakes in judgement I've made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make."