Woman Accusing Eric Adams of Assault Wrote About It Years Ago, Filing Says

A woman who has accused New York City mayoral candidate Eric Adams of assault allegedly wrote about the incident years ago, according to court documents filed on Monday. The woman, who has remained anonymous, claims that Adams, a former NYPD captain, assaulted her in 2019.

The court filing, which was made in response to a lawsuit filed by Adams against the woman for defamation, includes excerpts from a blog post that the woman allegedly wrote in 2019. In the post, the woman describes an encounter with a man who she says assaulted her in a hotel room. While she does not mention Adams by name in the post, she states that the man is a police officer who was running for mayor of New York City at the time.

Adams has denied the allegations, calling them a “smear campaign” and insisting that he has never assaulted anyone. He has also accused the woman of being politically motivated and of trying to damage his campaign.

The woman’s lawyer, Mariann Meier Wang, has said that her client is willing to testify under oath about the alleged assault. She has also criticized Adams for filing a lawsuit against her client, calling it an attempt to silence her.

The allegations against Adams come at a crucial time in the mayoral race, with the primary election just weeks away. Adams, a former police officer who has served as Brooklyn borough president since 2014, is considered one of the frontrunners in the race.

The woman’s allegations have raised questions about Adams’ past behavior and have sparked a debate about how political candidates should be held accountable for their actions. Some have called for a full investigation into the matter, while others have questioned the timing of the allegations.

As the race for mayor of New York City heats up, it remains to be seen how the allegations against Eric Adams will impact his campaign. The woman accusing him of assault has vowed to continue speaking out and seeking justice for what she says happened to her. In the meantime, voters will have to decide for themselves how much weight to give to these allegations as they head to the polls in June.