Ex-Mayor Adams Aide Accused of Abuse of Authority and Misconduct in Migrant Shelter Incident

A city investigation found Timothy Pearson used physical force, made false reports, and abused his position during a 2023 confrontation at a New York City shelter.

• Timothy Pearson, a former senior advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, was found to have acted unprofessionally during a 2023 incident at a migrant shelter in Manhattan, according to a Department of Investigation (DOI) report.
• Pearson allegedly shoved two security guards, made threatening remarks, and falsely reported the guards as aggressors, leading to their arrests, though prosecutors declined to press charges.
• The DOI concluded Pearson abused his authority, including instructing police to call for extensive backup, which resulted in a disproportionate NYPD response involving 19 officers.
• The report highlighted inconsistencies in Pearson's account compared to witness statements and body camera footage, and noted that Pearson refused to cooperate with investigators.
• Pearson, who resigned from his city role in 2024, is also facing multiple lawsuits alleging sexual harassment and corruption during his tenure as a public official.

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