Ex-staffer claims she was attacked by members of public advocate's NYPD detail

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The NYPD is conducting an internal review of allegations that a staffer for Public Advocate Jumaane Williams was drugged and assaulted by two members of his security detail.

The staffer claimed it was retaliation for her filing a human resources complaint against Williams' chief of staff, alleging a toxic work environment.

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The public advocate's chief of staff has been on paid leave for five months following the complaint.