Eric Adams Seeks Earlier Trial Date Amid Reelection Bid

New York Mayor Eric Adams requests his corruption trial be moved to April 1, 2025, to focus on his campaign.

Eric Adams' legal team is pushing for an earlier trial date to avoid conflict with the 2025 mayoral campaign season.
The trial is currently scheduled for April 21, but Adams' attorney, Alex Spiro, proposes it start on April 1.
The request aims to minimize the trial's impact on Adams' reelection efforts, with early voting beginning on June 14, 2025.
Adams faces charges including conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud, with allegations involving Turkish officials and illegal campaign donations.
Despite pleading not guilty, Adams' reelection campaign is challenged by a significant portion of New Yorkers calling for his resignation.