New York City Mayor Accused of Sexual Assault in New Court Filing, Eric Adams Denies Allegations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing serious allegations of sexual assault in a recent court filing. According to a legal summons filed Wednesday in New York County Supreme Court, a woman has accused Adams of sexually assaulting her in 1993 while they were both working for the City of New York.
The court filing, obtained by PEOPLE, also claims that the plaintiff suffered battery, employment discrimination, retaliation, a hostile work environment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The woman is seeking $5 million in damages and has named the New York Police Department’s Transit Bureau, where Adams served as a police officer in 1993.
In response to the allegations, Adams vehemently denied sexually assaulting anyone and stated that he does not remember meeting the woman. Speaking to reporters in a video posted to social media, Adams said, It absolutely did not happen. I don’t recall ever meeting this person and I would never harm anyone in that magnitude. It did not happen, and that is not who I am and that is not who I’ve ever been in my professional life.
A spokesperson for City Hall supported Adams, stating, The mayor does not know who this person is. If they ever met, he doesn’t recall it. But he would never do anything to physically harm another person and vigorously denies any such claim.
The news of the sexual assault allegations comes at a time when Adams is already under investigation for possible illegal campaign donations during his 2021 mayoral campaign. Federal authorities are looking into whether his campaign conspired with the Turkish government. The investigation gained attention when federal agents searched the home of Adams’ former campaign fundraiser, Brianna Suggs.
The search warrant obtained by media outlets reveals that investigators are interested in exploring potential ties between a Brooklyn construction company with Turkish connections and a Washington, D.C. university with both Turkish and Adams ties. The investigation aims to determine if Adams’ campaign received benefits from the construction company and if there was any inappropriate involvement with officials from Turkey.
Adams, a Democrat, has denied any wrongdoing in relation to the campaign investigation. A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.
These recent developments have put Mayor Eric Adams in the spotlight and could have significant implications for his political career. As the legal proceedings unfold and investigations continue, the mayor will face scrutiny and must address these allegations head-on.
The court filing falls under the New York Adult Survivors Act, which provides a one-year window for adult sexual assault survivors to file a lawsuit even if the statute of limitations has expired. The filing does not include further details about the alleged assault, as it is not a formal complaint at this stage.
It remains to be seen how this legal battle will unfold and what the implications will be for Eric Adams’ tenure as the mayor of New York City. The accusations of sexual assault and the ongoing campaign investigation have undoubtedly cast a cloud over his leadership and raised questions about his suitability for the position.
As the nation watches, New Yorkers await further developments in this high-profile case that has brought serious allegations against their city’s mayor. The outcome of these legal proceedings will not only impact Adams’ political future but also have broader implications for the ongoing conversation surrounding sexual assault and workplace misconduct.
As always, we must remember that these are allegations, and everyone is entitled to their day in court to present their side of the story. The legal process must be allowed to run its course, and only then will there be a clearer picture of the truth.
