New York City Mayor Eric Adams Faces Sexual Assault Allegations

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now confronting accusations of sexual assault from 1993, filed under the Adult Survivors Act.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing accusations of sexual assault, from an incident that allegedly occurred in 1993, in a lawsuit filed under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, just days before the statute of limitations is set to expire, reported CNN. According to a summons submitted in New York County Supreme Court, the plaintiff alleges that Adams sexually assaulted her in New York City while both were employed by the City of New York.

The filing encompasses charges of sexual assault, battery, employment discrimination, retaliation, a hostile work environment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

A City Hall spokesperson responded to the allegations, 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 three-page document lists the City of New York, the New York Police Department’s Transit Bureau, and the New York City Police Department Guardians Association as additional defendants. While the summons outlines the claims, no detailed complaint has been provided.

These allegations are brought under the Adult Survivors Act, which, six months after its signing in May 2022, established a one-year look-back window for adult survivors of sexual offenses to sue their alleged abusers, even if the statute of limitations had expired. The look-back provision aims to provide victims of sexual abuse with an opportunity to pursue legal action, recognizing the often lengthy time it takes survivors to speak publicly about their experiences.

“The claims brought here allege intentional and negligent acts and omissions for physical, psychological, and other injuries suffered as a result of conduct that would constitute sexual offenses,” stated the summons. The unnamed plaintiff is seeking at least $5 million in damages.

As the legal process unfolds, the city’s legal department and the NYPD referred inquiries to City Hall, emphasizing the high-stakes nature of the accusations leveled against Mayor Adams.