In a lawsuit filed just before the deadline for the Adult Survivors Act, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 1993 while they both worked for the City of New York. The accuser, whose identity has not been disclosed, filed the lawsuit against Adams, the NYPD's Transit Bureau, and the Guardian Association. The summons claims sexual assault, battery, employment discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The accuser is seeking at least $5 million in damages and attorney's fees. Adams, who was an NYPD officer at the time, denies any knowledge of the accuser and denies any wrongdoing.

The lawsuit comes at a challenging time for Adams, who is already dealing with plummeting approval ratings, a federal investigation into his campaign fundraising, and unpopular budget cuts. The accusation also coincides with the expiration of the Adult Survivors Act, which allows individuals to file claims of sexual assault even if the statute of limitations has expired.

Adams and his spokesperson have vehemently denied the allegations, emphasizing that Adams does not recall ever meeting the accuser and would never harm anyone. The court will now determine the veracity of the claims.