"Adams has tapped Alan Futerfas, a criminal and white collar defense lawyer widely known for representing Donald Trump Jr. and the Trump Organization, to join his defense per a court filing on Monday."
"In a Manhattan Supreme Court filing last week, the city asked the judge for approval to drop Adams as a client, arguing the case doesn't fall within the scope of his public employment."
"Futerfas asked for additional time to respond to the city's move to drop the case, stating, 'To fully and fairly understand and research the legal issues...'"
Eric Adams has engaged Alan Futerfas, a lawyer known for his ties to Donald Trump, to represent him in a sexual assault lawsuit. The New York City Law Department requested to terminate its representation of Adams, arguing the case does not pertain to his public employment. The lawsuit was filed by Lorna Beach-Mathura, who accused Adams of soliciting sexual favors for career assistance. Futerfas has requested additional time to respond to the city's motion to drop Adams as a client, indicating they are still assessing the situation.
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