Prosecutors Refuse to Drop Bribery Charge Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Federal prosecutors argue they have strong evidence linking Mayor Adams to bribery involving Turkish officials and luxury travel perks.

Manhattan federal prosecutors oppose Mayor Eric Adams' motion to dismiss a bribery charge, citing strong evidence of illegal activity.
Adams is accused of accepting over $100,000 in luxury travel and perks from Turkish officials in exchange for influencing city agency decisions.
Prosecutors allege Adams pressured the FDNY to open a Turkish consulate without proper inspections, benefiting from Turkish gifts in return.
The defense argues that the benefits Adams received were legal gratuities, not bribes, and that the prosecution is overreaching.
Adams has pleaded not guilty to all charges, with a hearing scheduled for November 1 if necessary, and a potential trial in March 2025.