Tim Pearson, a top advisor to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, has resigned following accusations of sexual harassment against female colleagues and an ongoing federal probe that led to the seizure of his electronic devices. Pearson's resignation comes as Mayor Adams faces mounting legal challenges, including a federal bribery charge.
Tim Pearson , a top advisor to Mayor Eric Adams , has resigned.City Hall confirmed Pearson’s resignation, making him the latest member of Adams' inner circle to step down. Earlier this month, federal authorities seized Pearson’s electronic devices as part of an ongoing probe, and he has been accused of sexually harassing female colleagues.
Pearson's resignation coincides with Adams' legal team filing a motion to dismiss a federal bribery charge against the mayor. Adams is accused of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish officials, charges he has denied."I've done nothing wrong. Time will prove that," Adams told parishioners at Aliento de Vida Spanish Church in Corona, Queens on Monday night.
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