Judge Upholds Bribery Charge Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Eric Adams faces five federal charges, including bribery and wire fraud, as he pleads not guilty and claims political targeting by the Biden administration.

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.