New York City Mayor Eric Adams has firmly rejected allegations of sexual assault, insisting on his innocence during a recent interaction with the media. “My career speaks for itself,” he asserted, categorically denying any recollection of meeting the accuser. “I have a city to run and I’m focused on that. But let me be clear, this allegation is completely false,” he emphasized.
The legal action against Adams, dating from an incident purported to have occurred in 1993, was initiated with a legal summons filed on Wednesday. The plaintiff is seeking a trial and $5 million in compensation, citing damages for a range of injuries allegedly resulting from the incident, which she describes as a sexual offense.
In the summons, which also names the NYPD’s transit bureau and the Guardians Association, the plaintiff claims she was sexually assaulted by Adams when both were employed by the City of New York. At that time, Adams served as a police captain. This legal step, facilitated by the Adult Survivors Act of New York, allows for the initiation of lawsuits related to sexual misconduct beyond the typical statute of limitations. This window of opportunity is set to close shortly, having also been used for cases against other high-profile figures, including former President Donald Trump.
Responding to these allegations, a spokesperson from New York City Hall remarked that Mayor Adams does not recognize the accuser. “The Mayor maintains that he has never engaged in such behavior and strongly refutes this claim,” the spokesperson stated.
In addition to these allegations, Adams is currently under scrutiny by the FBI in a separate investigation. This inquiry probes allegations that his 2021 mayoral campaign was involved in illicit foreign contributions from Turkey. The investigation has included a raid on Adams’ apartment and the confiscation of electronic devices, as well as a search at an associate’s residence. Mayor Adams has denied any misconduct in this matter as well.