In the first heated debate for New York City Public Advocate, incumbent Jumaane Williams faced off against challenger Jenifer Rajkumar. Tensions flared as Rajkumar accused Williams of covering up misconduct related to a serious incident involving his NYPD security detail. The incident, which led to hospitalizations and a toxic workplace claim by a former staffer, put Williams' leadership under scrutiny. While Rajkumar called for his resignation, Williams defended his actions as responsible and transparent, emphasizing the investigations launched in response to the allegations.
A woman was drugged and assaulted in your office, and she says that you covered it up, Rajkumar said during the debate.
You can't cover up something that you brought to the appropriate agencies, he said.
It was just a fabrication, he said. For an attorney to make those kinds of accusations doesn't make any sense.
We took immediate steps to address [it].
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