Adams vows to not be distracted by sex assault claim
Source: New York Daily Newe
Mayor Adams vehemently denied accusations Tuesday that he sexually assaulted a co-worker in his car decades ago and vowed to not be distracted by the shocking claim — as his administration’s top attorney defended using city government attorneys to represent the mayor in the matter.
In his first public remarks since the ex-Transit Police Department co-worker, Lorna Beach-Mathura, filed a lawsuit against him over the sex assault allegations, Adams said in an afternoon briefing he’s saddened by the impact the accusations are having on his family.
“This did not happen. It’s not who I am … I know my character, and I’m extremely disappointed that Tracey and Jordan are going through this,” he said at City Hall, referring to his girlfriend Tracey Collins and adult son Jordan Coleman.
While repeatedly denying the alleged assault took place, Adams was more circumspect about whether he has ever met Beach-Mathura, saying only he could “not recall” meeting her.
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