Swalwell lawyer alleges ‘political hit job,’ decries ‘trial in the court of public opinion’

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An attorney representing former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) denied sexual assault and misconduct accusations against her client on Wednesday, alleging the claims were part of a “political hit job” designed to undermine his now-suspended bid for California governor. “If it’s conspicuous, the timing of this, it’s because it’s just no coincidence that this is now…