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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption Charges

Adams faces five federal counts including bribery and wire fraud, denies all allegations and vows to remain in office.

  • Mayor Eric Adams appeared in Manhattan federal court, pleading not guilty to charges of bribery, wire fraud, and illegal campaign contributions.
  • The indictment alleges Adams accepted luxury travel perks and campaign donations from Turkish nationals in exchange for political favors.
  • Adams' lawyer, Alex Spiro, criticized the case as weak, claiming it relies on the testimony of a single, unreliable staffer.
  • Calls for Adams' resignation have emerged from within his own party, but he remains defiant, insisting on his innocence.
  • The next court hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, where Adams' legal team plans to file a motion to dismiss the charges.
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