Mayor Eric Adams faced a startling turn of events as a woman filed a lawsuit on Wednesday evening, alleging a sexual assault dating back to 1993 during Adams’ tenure with the NYPD. The accusation emerged on the eve of the expiration of a suspension on the statute of limitations granted by the Adult Survivors Act, allowing for legal action within a year-long timeframe ending at midnight Thursday.
In response to the claim, Adams vehemently denied any recollection of the accuser or the alleged incident. “The accusation absolutely did not happen. I don’t recall who this person is. I never recall even meeting them. I spent my life protecting people,” Adams stated firmly, expressing his commitment to refute the allegations. The lawsuit seeks a minimum of $5 million in damages but lacks specific details concerning the allegations, citing intentional and negligent acts resulting in physical, psychological, and other injuries from alleged sexual offenses.
The legal action not only targets Mayor Adams but also involves the NYPD Transit Bureau and the NYPD Guardians Association. Attorney Megan Goddard filed three separate Adult Survivors Act lawsuits this week, with Adams’ case among them. Despite Adams’ categorical denial, the situation remains unresolved, further complicated by the involvement of additional entities in the lawsuit. CBS New York’s attempts to reach the implicated parties and the accuser for further insights or statements have so far been unsuccessful. The unfolding legal proceedings pose a challenging situation for Mayor Adams as he navigates both public service and a significant legal dispute involving a decades-old allegation.
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