A former NYPD aide has filed a lawsuit against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, accusing him of sexually assaulting her in 1993. The plaintiff alleges that Adams, who was working in the NYPD's transit division at the time, used his position to demand sexual acts in exchange for helping her secure a promotion she had been previously denied.
The lawsuit, filed in New York County Supreme Court under the state's Adult Survivors Act, claims that Adams propositioned the plaintiff while she worked as an administrative aide for the Transit Bureau. Despite passing promotional exams and being told she was next in line for a promotion, she was repeatedly passed over.
The suit alleges that Adams offered to drive her home one day but instead took her to a remote location where he allegedly asked for sexual favors in exchange for his help. The plaintiff claims she rebuffed all of Adams' advances, including him exposing himself and attempting to force her hand to touch his genitals.
In response to the allegations, Mayor Adams has denied ever meeting the accuser and refuted the claims made against him. The City of New York and the NYPD Transit Bureau are also named in the lawsuit, facing allegations of negligence, gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation.
The plaintiff, who has experience representing herself in court, has taken a stand against sexual abuse by pursuing legal action against Adams. Her attorney, Megan Goddard, commended her client's courage and determination in seeking justice for the alleged assault.
As the case unfolds, both sides are preparing for a legal battle that could have significant implications for Mayor Adams and the City of New York.
