"Based on my review of new evidence since the original decision to represent him was made, I have determined that he is not entitled to representation by the City in this matter. Accordingly, the Law Department has asked the court to permit our office to withdraw from representing the former Mayor."
"Adams was accused of sexual assault in a 2024 lawsuit filed by Lorna Beach-Mathura, who said that Adams pressured her to perform oral sex when he was her superior at the New York Police Department transit bureau in 1993."
New York City's legal department sought to end its defense of former Mayor Eric Adams in a 2024 sexual assault case. Steve Banks, the city's chief lawyer, stated that after reviewing new evidence, he determined Adams was not entitled to city representation because he was not carrying out official duties when accused of the act. The lawsuit was filed by Lorna Beach-Mathura, who alleged that Adams pressured her to perform oral sex when he was her superior at the New York Police Department transit bureau in 1993. The Law Department requested court permission to withdraw from representing the former mayor.
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