New York City Mayor Eric Adams Denies Sexual Assault Accusation
Mayor Eric Adams denies a woman's claim that he sexually assaulted her 30 years ago.
Mayor Eric Adams Denies Sexual Assault Allegation
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is denying a woman's claim that he sexually assaulted her 30 years ago. The claim stems from a lawsuit filed on Wednesday night.
A woman alleges that Adams sexually assaulted her in 1993, when he was with the NYPD. Normally, the statute of limitations would prevent such a case from being filed, but the Adult Survivors Act has suspended the time limit for a one-year period, which ends at midnight on Thursday.
Mayor Adams had planned to spend his morning serving pies and discussing Thanksgiving. However, he was also faced with questions regarding this serious allegation.
Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Assault and Seeks $5 Million
According to the lawsuit, the woman claims that Mayor Eric Adams sexually assaulted her during their time working for the city. She is seeking at least $5 million in damages. The suit does not provide specific details about the allegations but states that they involve intentional and negligent acts and omissions resulting in physical, psychological, and other injuries related to sexual offenses.
Mayor Adams firmly denied the accusation, stating that it never happened and that he does not even recall meeting the woman. He emphasized his commitment to protecting people throughout his life.
The lawsuit also targets the NYPD Transit Bureau and the NYPD Guardians Association, in addition to Mayor Adams.
Current Status and Response
CBS New York reached out to the parties involved, including the attorney who filed the suit and the accuser, but has not received any responses.
It is important to note that CBS New York does not name individuals who claim to be sexual abuse victims unless they choose to publicly identify themselves. This is done to protect their privacy and well-being.
The lawsuit filed against Mayor Eric Adams comes amidst a series of similar lawsuits filed this week by New York City-based attorney Megan Goddard. Mayor Adams remains steadfast in his denial of the allegations, describing the situation as unfortunate and stressing that it never happened.
