New York City Mayor Eric Adams Accused of Sexual Assault in 1993, Seeking $5 Million in Damages

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman who worked with him in 1993, according to a legal summons filed in New York Supreme Court on Wednesday. The woman, who said in the filing that she worked for the city at the time of the alleged assault, is seeking at least $5 million in damages.

The summons alleges that the woman experienced sexual assault, battery, employment gender discrimination, retaliation, a hostile work environment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Adams, who was a member of the NYPD at the time, is named as a defendant in the lawsuit, along with the NYPD’s Transit Bureau and Guardian Association.

In response to the allegations, Adams said, “I don’t even recall who this person is, I never recall even meeting them.” A City Hall spokesperson also rejected the allegations, saying Adams does not recall meeting the accuser.

The summons is the latest in a string of allegations against Adams, who has been in office since 2014 and has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform. Adams has been praised for his work to reduce gun violence in the city and for his efforts to improve police-community relations.

The allegations against Adams have yet to be proven in court and the mayor has denied any wrongdoing. It is unclear at this time how the case will proceed.