A judicial document filed on Wednesday night names Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, as the person accused of sexual assault. The plaintiff believes that in 1993, when they were both employed by the City of New York, Eric Adams sexually attacked them in New York City, according to the summons.
An adult survivor of sexual misconduct may file a civil case within a year of the incident, even if the statute of limitations would have precluded it, thanks to a New York state law known as the Adult Survivors Act. November 24th is the cutoff date for submitting these kinds of cases.
Eric Adams is accused in the summons of sexual assault, battery, sex and gender-based job discrimination, retaliation, inciting a hostile work environment, and purposefully causing the plaintiff emotional anguish. The plaintiff’s lawyer lauded the legislation’s significance, pointing out that it has allowed several women to pursue justice.
The plaintiff was allegedly subjected to conduct that would be classified as sexual assaults, resulting in bodily, psychological, and other harm, according to the three-page summons. It offers little information about the particular allegations of assault. Based on the document, the plaintiff is requesting $5 million in damages.
Eric Adams was a police officer in New York City at the time of the alleged assault. The transit bureau of the New York City Police Department is also listed as a defendant in the summons. The specifics of the alleged sexual assault are not disclosed in the summons.
The accuser of Eric Adams has not been identified by The Guardian due to the delicate nature of the situation. The summons also lists the New York City Police Department Guardians Association social group and the department’s transportation division as defendants.
Attorney Megan Goddard for the accused conveyed her appreciation for the Adult Survivors Act, saying it had given several women the chance to pursue justice. She praised all the lady’s seeking justice under this statute, as well as her clients. Since many victims of sexual assault are only now learning about the Adult Survivors Act, she also expressed hope that the legislature will think about extending the filing window.
A City Hall representative said that the mayor does not know the complainant and does not remember ever meeting them in a statement that was made public on Thursday morning. The mayor strongly disputes the accusations and underlined that he would never do something that would cause physical harm to another individual.
Eric Adams Faces Legal Challenges
The Democratic mayor of New York City, Mr. Eric Adams, is facing more legal challenges on top of his existing issues. His 2021 mayoral campaign fundraising is already the subject of an investigation. In a related investigation, police searched the residence of lobbyist Brianna Suggs, a former Adams assistant who is 25 years old.
The main question under examination is whether Eric Adams’ campaign accepted illicit foreign money by working with the Turkish government. Investigators want to know if the campaign gave the Turkish government or any individuals any favors or privileges in exchange for money, according to a search warrant obtained by the New York Times.
The summons comes at a time when Adams, the 2021 election winner, is under FBI investigation. According to reports, the FBI is looking into whether his campaign accepted cash illegally from the Turkish government in exchange for doing things like pressuring the fire department in New York City to speed the building of a Turkish consulate.
Federal officials raided the home of Brianna Suggs, Adams’ main fundraiser, on November 2nd and took electronic devices and paperwork. Furthermore, a Turkish immigrant-owned construction company in Brooklyn and the residence of an executive from Turkish Airlines are reportedly being examined by the FBI. The executive had contributed to Adams’s fundraising efforts, as had the business.
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