Former Intern Accuses New York City Mayoral Candidate Scott Stringer of Sexual Assault

New York City Comptroller and New York City mayoral candidate Scott Stringer attends a press conference in New York City on March 18, 2021. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images

A woman who used to work for New York City mayoral hopeful Scott Stringer on Wednesday accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2001.

Jean Kim told reporters in the city that Stringer “inappropriately and relentlessly pursued a sexual relationship with me,” including groping her inside the Community Free Democratic Club.