By Brian Brant
(NEW YORK) A former intern is accusing Democratic New York City Comptroller and current mayoral candidate Scott Stringer of sexual abuse and harassment, ABC 7 reports.
The woman alleges Stringer touched her sexually without consent and made multiple advances toward her. She is expected to come forward on Wednesday.
"It's unfortunately all too common that women report having been touched sexually without consent, and often men who engage this way are in a position of power and influence over the woman," her attorney, Patricia Pastor, said. "I have great respect for women who choose to say, 'Enough is enough.'"
Stringer released a statement denying the accusations and saying that survivors of harassment have the right to come forward.
"I will reserve further comment until this person has had the opportunity to share their story," he said. "For now, let me say without equivocation: These allegations are untrue and do not reflect my interactions with anyone, including any woman or member of my staff."
A Spectrum News NY1/Ipsos poll, released last Monday, found Stringer third in the race for New Yorkers' first choice of mayor following Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang.