Mayor Eric Adams Accused of Sexual Assault
Source: CBS New York
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Mayor Eric Adams is facing allegations of sexual assault dating back to 1993, according to a court filing obtained by CBS New York. The accuser, who worked alongside Adams in the City of New York, has named him as a defendant in a $5 million lawsuit, along with the NYPD's Transit Bureau and Guardian Association.
Speaking with CBS New York's Dave Carlin at the Bowery Mission, Mayor Adams vehemently denied the accusation, stating, "the accusation absolutely did not happen." He further added, "I don't even recall who this person is, I never recall even meeting them. I've spent my life protecting people, I've spent my life giving back, and I'm going to continue to do that. There's a lot going on in the city, and I'm focused on making sure that it's done. But this absolutely never happened, and it's just unfortunate."
Earlier in the day, a spokesperson from the City Hall made a statement stating that the mayor is unaware of the identity of this individual. If they have ever met, the mayor does not remember it. However, the mayor vehemently denies any allegations of physically harming another person and asserts that he would never engage in such behavior.
The accusation has surfaced just before the midnight deadline for the Adult Survivors Act, which allows victims to file civil lawsuits even after the statute of limitations has expired.
Stay tuned to CBS New York for further updates on this story, which will be covered on CBS2 News at 11.
