Eric Swalwell and his wife of nine years, Brittany Watts The two reportedly separated after explosive accusations against the Democratic congressman.
Swalwell45, suspend his california On April 12, he entered the gubernatorial campaign after multiple women accused him of inappropriate behavior, including sending lewd and unwanted messages, drugging, raping and strangling them.
The sexual abuse allegations have reportedly left Watts shaken and he is trying to take things “day by day,” according to People Magazine. A source close to the couple said there was “no way” Watts knew about the allegations against Swalwell before they were made public. Swalwell has denied the accusations.
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However, Watts was reportedly recently spotted without her wedding ring, and People has learned the two are separating. Watts married Swalwell in 2016 and now lives with their three children – Nelson, 8, Cricket, 7, and Hank, 4.
Where do Eric Swalwell and Brittany Watts stand?
“She is focused on protecting her children and doing the best she can to deal with this painful situation,” a source told the publication. Additionally, they said Watts “will never in any way condone or excuse any of Eric’s actions.”
“It’s clear that Eric has incredible tactics with his double life – he’s deceived everyone,” the source added. They added that “the whole thing is devastating” and that Watts is “taking things day by day, prioritizing the stability and privacy of his children.”
Elaborating on Watts’ current situation, the source noted, “She has no idea what’s going on, and she’s grappling with the same shock, hurt, and disbelief that those close to her family are feeling. She’s been handling this with dignity and discretion — and I believe that’s for the sake of her children.”
The source also described Watts as “very strong, successful and very capable of leaving him.” However, neither Swalwell nor Watts confirmed their separation.
When Swalwell announced he was suspending his campaign for governor, he first apologized to his wife. The statement on
How the case against Swalwell unfolded
Swalwell was first accused of sexual assault by a former employee on April 10, along with three other women. Days later, the two women appeared in CBS News interviews alongside political social media influencer Cheyenne Hunt, whose video of Swalwell’s accusations went viral.
A few days later, Hunter said she received letters from more than 30 women who claimed to have had similar experiences with Swalwell.
