inappropriate behavior

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Why powerful labor unions, elected officials and special interest groups backed Eric Swalwell for govenor despite rumors about past inappropriate behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

These safeguards are designed to prevent me from engaging in harmful or inappropriate behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Swalwell earlier in the week denied any inappropriate behavior, including allegations that his office required interns to sign nondisclosure agreements.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The complaint alleges that Perry engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behavior over several years and leveraged his enormous influence in the entertainment industry to maintain control over the relationship.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

While he lectured about my inappropriate behavior, I studied the inky little stars and hearts I had drawn on my arm that morning.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor