New York City Mayor Eric Adams Denies Sexual Assault Allegations

A special one-year window for filing such complaints runs out on Nov. 24.

New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a Veteran's Day breakfast celebration at Gracie Mansion in New York City on Nov. 9, 2023. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has denied allegations of sexually assaulting a woman in 1993 when they both worked for the city.

Mr. Adams has been named as one of the defendants in a lawsuit filed late Wednesday by the accuser, who is seeking at least $5 million in damages.