Eric Adams Hires Celeb Attorney to Defend Him in Bombshell Lawsuit
In an effort to beat back bombshell sexual assault allegations leveled by a former co-worker, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has retained a celebrity attorney who, in the words of The New Yorker, “keeps the rich and famous above the law.”
A notice of appearance filed Monday in Manhattan Supreme Court reveals that Alex Spiro—who charges $2,025 an hour for his services—has signed on as Adams’ co-counsel in the ongoing lawsuit filed by Lorna Beach-Mathura, who alleges that the mayor sexually assaulted her three decades ago when they both worked at the city Transit Police Department.
Spiro, who has defended bold-faced names like Elon Musk, Alec Baldwin, and Jay-Z, will also be representing the city and Adams’ ex-employer, the NYPD.