Mayor Eric Adams Accused of Sexual Assault
Mayor Eric Adams was accused by a former New York City employee of sexual assault in 1993 when both worked for the municipal transit police bureau. Lorna Beach-Mathura filed a 26-page civil complaint in a state court in Manhattan, alleging that the assault took place in Adams’s car.
Background of the Allegations
Mathura sought help from Adams to navigate a career problem and hostile work environment due to his roles as a police department officer and leader in the NYPD Guardians Association.
Details of the Alleged Assault
According to the lawsuit, Adams demanded a sexual favor from Mathura and exposed himself when she refused. The suit described Adams as a predator who took advantage of the woman’s vulnerability.
Legal Action Under the Adult Survivors Act
The lawsuit was filed under the Adult Survivors Act, extending the statute of limitations for sexual assault lawsuits in New York. The woman submitted her claim just before the law’s deadline.
Response from Adams
A spokesperson for Adams denied the allegations, calling them “ludicrous.” Adams himself stated that he does not recall meeting the accuser and vehemently denied the events described in the lawsuit.
