Jacob Brown
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces serious allegations in a lawsuit filed on Monday, accusing him of sexual assault against a woman in 1993.
This lawsuit marks the first public disclosure of such claims against the mayor, adding to his current legal challenges.
Details of the Allegations:
The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan, claims that Adams sexually assaulted the woman and demanded a sexual favor in exchange for assisting her career advancement within the police department.
The incident purportedly occurred when Adams, a police officer and prominent figure in the Guardians Association, offered to drive the woman home from work.
Adams’ Denial and Response:
Mayor Adams, a Democrat, vehemently denies the allegations, stating that he does not recall ever meeting the woman and dismissing the accusations as baseless. He refutes the claim of sexual assault, emphasizing that the incident described in the lawsuit never occurred.
According to the lawsuit, Adams allegedly drove the woman to a vacant lot under the pretense of offering assistance but then demanded oral sex.
After the woman refused, Adams exposed himself and masturbated before abruptly leaving her at a Manhattan subway station.
Legal Context and Response:
The lawsuit was filed beneath the Adult Survivors Act, a New York law extending the statute of limitations for sexual assault cases.
Adams’ spokesperson denounced the allegations as ludicrous and expressed confidence in the mayor’s full dismissal in court.
Additional Information and Ramifications:
The woman did not file a formal report at the time but disclosed the incident to several individuals over the years.
Despite the legal proceedings, the case adds to Adams’ existing legal challenges, including a federal investigation into his campaign fundraising activities.
