SEATTLE — The City of Seattle has settled a lawsuit filed by a man whose sexual abuse claims effectively ended the political career of a former mayor, Ed Murray. City Attorney Pete Holmes said the city will pay Delvonn Heckard $150,000. His lawsuit and accusations by others led to Murray’s resignation in September.

The lawsuit claimed Murray raped and molested Heckard as a teen. It also blamed the city for enabling the Democrat to use his office to slander Heckard and others as the mayor denied the allegations. The AP typically does not identify alleged victims of sex abuse, but Heckard said he wants his name made public.

‘‘With this settlement, the city takes an important step in putting this sad chapter behind us, limiting litigation expenses and allowing Mr. Heckard to move forward with his life,’’ Holmes said.

Newly elected Mayor Jenny Durkan, a former US attorney, said settling the suit will let the city begin to heal.

Murray continues to deny the allegations and in a statement said the relief of putting the case behind him is bittersweet.

‘‘The lawsuit was painful for me, my husband, my family and my former staff because the allegations were untrue,’’ Murray said.

‘‘I did not molest or have any sexual contact with the plaintiff. I was prepared to defend myself in court . . . but wholeheartedly agree with the city’s decision to pay $150,000 to avoid the cost and uncertainty of litigation.’’

Associated Press