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Los Angeles TimesSaturday, 11 April 2026
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Swalwell is accused of sexual assaults
Misconduct is also alleged with 3 other women. Gubernatorial candidate denies wrongdoing.
The paper reports the allegations with prominent placement but standard, factual journalistic detachment, carefully pairing the severe accusations with the candidate's denial in the subheadline.
Representative Eric Swalwell, a front-runner in the California gubernatorial race, faces significant allegations of sexual misconduct, potentially destabilising a major statewide election.
“denies wrongdoing”
“Locally anchored and comprehensive”
L.A. sounds alarm over Olympic costs
'Bankruptcy cannot be the legacy': City and LA28 officials wrangle over terms.
Highlights municipal anxiety regarding the financial liabilities and lack of formal guarantees surrounding the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Vance warns Iran not to ‘play us’
Vice president will open first direct talks with Tehran. Lebanon is a central dispute.
Reports on geopolitical tensions and diplomatic posturing ahead of direct talks between the US Vice President and Tehran.
STATE IS BILKED IN FRAUD SCHEME
Prosecutors say the hospice scam cost California’s medical system $267 million.
Details a large-scale institutional failure, reporting a massive $267 million hospice scam impacting California's medical system.
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