Overview

• 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.