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.

















































































































































































































































































































































