NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — The woman accusing New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Scott Stringer of sexual abuse and harassment has filed a formal complaint with the New York Attorney General's Office.
In a brief statement released Tuesday, Attorney Patricia Pastor said her client, Jean Kim, "will participate fully with the OAG in any investigation it conducts into this matter."
Kim said Stringer sexually harassed her in 2001 when he was running for public advocate while serving on the New York State Assembly.
"Scott Stringer repeatedly groped me, put his hands on my thighs and between my legs and demanded to know why I wouldn't have sex with him," Kim said.
Kim also alleges that Stringer offered to get her a role as a Democratic district leader if she kept the alleged sexual misconduct a secret.
Stringer has denied the allegations.
He described their relationship at the time as a light, on and off relationship that lasted a few months.
"I believe it was a mutual, consensual relationship. I never used any force, made any threats or did any of the things that are alleged," Stringer said.
In the week since Kim came forward, Stringer has lost a number of key endorsements in the mayoral race.