Mayor Eric Adams’ attorneys are aggressively fighting back against the sexual abuse allegations made by Lorna Beach-Mathura, who accused him of assaulting her while they were both in the NYPD years ago. The attorneys claimed that Beach-Mathura and her legal team have been slow in providing evidence in the case, failing to respond to discovery requests by the deadline prescribed by New York law. While the initial hearing was set at Beach-Mathura’s request, Adams’ team emphasized that this did not excuse her from complying with submission deadlines.
Adams’ legal team denied the allegations in Beach-Mathura’s lawsuit and requested any documents or information supporting her claim from her attorneys. However, the responses provided by Beach-Mathura’s lawyers were described as non-substantive and lacking in detail. Adams’ attorneys requested that Beach-Mathura supplement her responses by a specified date ordered by the court. The language used in the court filing indicates that Adams’ team intends to vigorously contest and disprove the accusations against him.
The lawsuit filed by Beach-Mathura alleges that Adams sexually assaulted her in 1993, claiming that he exposed himself and sought sexual favors in exchange for helping her career advancement in the NYPD. At the time, Adams was the leader of the Transit Bureau NYPD Guardians Association, advocating for the rights of black employees. Beach-Mathura, a black woman, claimed she sought Adams’ assistance after being overlooked for a promotion within the police department. Adams denied the allegations, stating that he did not even know Beach-Mathura when she filed the lawsuit.
With Adams up for re-election next year, the timing of the lawsuit could have significant implications for his political future. Given the seriousness of the allegations and the potential damage to Adams’ reputation, his legal team is taking a strong stance in challenging Beach-Mathura’s claims. The ongoing procedural disputes between the two sides suggest that the case is likely to be contentious and complex as it moves forward in court. The Post reached out to Beach-Mathura’s attorneys for their response to the latest developments in the case.
