Congressman Swalwell sues Pamela Price for making defamatory comments.

Congressman Eric Swalwell of California has taken legal action against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, who is currently facing a recall campaign. The reason behind this move is Price's alleged defamatory statements against Swalwell.

Swalwell's lawyer, Joseph Goethals, filed a government tort claim in Alameda County, which is a necessary step before filing a lawsuit. The county now has 30 days to respond, either by accepting the claim and offering compensation to Swalwell, or rejecting it, which could result in a defamation lawsuit being filed in state court.

According to Goethals, Price intentionally made false allegations against Swalwell as a form of retaliation for his endorsement of the recall effort. He believes that Price is trying to divert attention away from her own incompetence, which he claims is putting the residents of Alameda County in danger.

So far, Price's representatives have not responded to requests for comment. Swalwell, who represents California's 14th congressional district, has been a vocal critic of Price and has openly supported the recall effort. In response, Price made a post on her personal Facebook page questioning whether Swalwell had anything to hide from his time as a prosecutor with the D.A.'s office.

Price's campaign also released a statement suggesting that Swalwell should focus on defending democracy instead of trying to overturn the will of the voters. In addition, her campaign previously insinuated that Swalwell's concerns about crime in the county were only brought up because Price is the first Black woman to hold the position of District Attorney.

In an email, Swalwell's office stated that Price's deliberate and untrue statements have left them with no choice but to take legal action against her. They believe that no one is above the law, especially someone in the position of District Attorney. Despite Price's attempts to delay the recall and seek retribution, Swalwell is determined to protect his personal and professional reputation.

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