NYC Mayor Eric Adams Faces Federal Corruption Trial in April 2025

Adams is accused of accepting bribes and illegal donations to influence city decisions, with the trial set before the mayoral primary.

Mayor Eric Adams will stand trial starting April 21, 2025, facing federal charges including bribery and fraud related to Turkish nationals.
The charges allege Adams accepted over $100,000 in travel perks and donations in exchange for political favors, such as hastening the opening of a Turkish consulate.
Adams, who has pleaded not guilty, is the first sitting NYC mayor to be criminally charged and plans to run for reelection amid the legal battle.
The defense argues the bribery charge doesn't meet federal standards, citing recent Supreme Court rulings on quid pro quo requirements.
Several senior officials in Adams' administration have resigned amid the ongoing investigations, adding pressure to his political career.