A former aide to New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing her, alleging she covered up sexual harassment and sexual assault by her former chief of staff, according to court documents.
Sophia Quintana, 33, claims Ibrahim Khan “stuck his tongue down her throat” during a fundraiser at a Brooklyn bar on Nov. 17, 2021. the lawsuit said. After James covered up the alleged assault, she told the media, “He was either on vacation or with a sick relative, but was actually suspended for nearly two months.” He claims he made misleading statements.
“By filing this complaint, we hope to increase the visibility and power of women of color in the #MeToo movement by raising their voices,” Quintner said in a statement. “People in positions of power historically think less of us, which makes us less likely to come forward in situations like this.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James holds a press conference at the New York Attorney General’s office on Sept. 21.
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“I fear the impact this will have on my career, but I know fear should never stop me from doing the right thing,” she added. I hope that when I demonstrate my belief that I am above and beyond, I can find my voice and give courage to those in positions of power to hold themselves accountable for their actions.
Khan resigned earlier this month after James announced he had hired an outside law firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations against him. An investigation concluded he was involved in sexual misconduct, James said.
The Quintanar lawsuit also alleges that James allowed another staff member to resign in similar circumstances in 2019.
She was hired as a deputy press secretary for James’ office in 2020, and left the job in July 2021 for Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown’s re-election campaign.
Ibrahim Khan has resigned from the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James amid an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment.
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When he won, Quintanar began looking for a new job and urged him to participate in a fundraiser where the assault allegedly took place, according to court documents.
After Khan tried to kiss her, she said: “Are you married? Don’t you have children? What are you doing?”
Khan then allegedly leaned in for another kiss before being rejected again. Quintanar initially feared that Khan would use his influence and political ties to undermine her career, so she decided not to file her complaint against Khan, her lawsuit said. Says.
She also worried that Khan would claim that the exchange was consensual. rice field.
Quintanar’s attorneys, Douglas Wigdor and Valdi Licul, said the case was not political.
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“This is about abuse of power, lack of proper oversight, and the establishment of Ms. Quintanar’s rights. We will go to great lengths to seek justice and accountability.”
Fox News Digital contacted James’ office and Khan. Quintanar seeks unspecified damages.
