Eric Adams, Mayor of New York City and former NYPD officer, has been named in a lawsuit accusing him of demanding sexual favors in 1993, an accusation he fervently denies.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been named in a sexual assault lawsuit brought under allegations dating back to 1993. The lawsuit, enabled by the Adult Survivors Act, claims Adams, then a police officer, demanded oral sex from a woman in exchange for helping her advance her career within the NYPD. According to the claim, after the woman refused, Adams allegedly performed a sexual act on himself before leaving her at a subway station.
Adams, a member of the Democratic Party and a high-ranking official in a Black law enforcement organization at the time, has denied the allegations, stating that the described incident “absolutely did not happen.” A spokesperson for Adams has called the allegations “ludicrous” and expressed confidence that Adams will be vindicated in court.
This lawsuit emerges amidst another ongoing federal investigation into Adams’ campaign fundraising. The plaintiff, whose identity remains undisclosed, has stated expectations of facing personal challenges but emphasizes the importance of accountability in cases of sexual abuse. The New York Police Department (NYPD), also implicated in the lawsuit, has not issued a comment regarding the case.
The lawsuit highlights issues of sexual misconduct and the mechanisms available for survivors to seek justice through legal avenues like the Adult Survivors Act.
