India, April 15 -- A political controversy surrounding Eric Swalwell has intensified after viral videos, allegations from multiple women, and mounting political pressure converged within a short span of time. A forensic report reviewed by Newsweek has added a new dimension to the situation, concluding that footage appearing to show the former California Democratic lawmaker in a hotel room with a woman is authentic.

Videos circulating online that appear to show Eric Swalwell kissing a woman in a hotel room have been examined in a forensic report obtained by Newsweek. The analysis concluded that the footage is authentic and not generated or altered using artificial intelligence.

The report, prepared in early January by digital forensics e...