Overview

• A federal judge denied Mayor Eric Adams' motion to dismiss a bribery charge, ruling the allegations were sufficiently detailed for trial.
• Adams is accused of accepting over $100,000 in benefits, including luxury travel, from Turkish officials in exchange for political favors.
• The indictment alleges Adams pressured fire officials to expedite the opening of a Turkish consulate despite safety concerns.
• Adams has pleaded not guilty to all charges, claiming the case is politically motivated due to his criticism of federal immigration policies.
• President-elect Donald Trump has stated he would consider pardoning Adams, with the mayor's trial scheduled to begin in April 2025.