Federal prosecutors oppose NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ motion to dismiss bribery count
NEW YORK — City Mayor Eric Adams might think it’s “common” to accept tens of thousands of dollars in benefits to pressure a city agency, but it is “nonetheless illegal,” federal prosecutors argued Friday in opposing the mayor’s motion to toss a bribery count in his sweeping corruption case.
Eric Adams' criminal case: Prosecutors oppose dropping bribery charge, arguing they have strong evidence against him, filings show
The mayor's defense lawyer sought to dismiss the charge that Adams received free and discounted luxury travel in exchange for official favors.
Prosecutors Urge Judge Not to Dismiss Bribery Charge Against Eric Adams
Mayor Eric Adams has asked a judge to drop one of five counts against him and to discipline prosecutors, whom he has accused of improperly leaking information to the news media.
Trump bonds with indicted Mayor Eric Adams, who has also blamed Biden for his charges
Donald Trump found common ground with a Democrat at a New York City charity event on Thursday night, commiserating with the city’s deeply unpopular mayor, Eric Adams, who also faces a federal criminal indictment,
Trump calls Adams indictment ‘very suspicious’ after mayor’s immigration comments
Former President Donald Trump does not know if New York City Mayor Eric Adams‘s indictment is “legit” but believes it is “very suspicious” after the mayor criticized the Biden administration’s handling of immigration.
Federal prosecutors ask judge to deny Mayor Eric Adams' bid to drop bribery charge
Federal prosecutors on Friday urged a judge to reject the attempt by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to drop the bribery charge he faces, arguing the mayor had a "corrupt relationship" with a Turkish official.
Feds fire back at Mayor Adams’ bid to drop bribery charge, say Turkish perks were far from ‘routine’
The feds fired back Friday at Mayor Eric Adams’ bid to toss part of his corruption case – ripping his claim that the luxury goodies showered on him by Turkish benefactors were “routine” perks for politicians.
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Adams backs down on reviled approval form for City Hall meetings
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration will stop asking elected officials to fill out a form in order to meet with or request ...
Mayor Eric Adams' City of Yes proposal heads to the New York City Council and public review
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal to generate more economic development throughout the city heads to the City ...
Eric Adams under fire to remove gang members from NYC shelters: ‘Matter of urgent public safety’
A bipartisan group of City Council members are demanding Mayor Eric Adams immediately start using legal resources to boot ...
As Eric Adams’s Problems Mount, His Legal Defense Fund Is Empty
Mayor Eric Adams has spent nearly all of the $1.8 million in donations to his legal defense fund, and the pace of ...
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It Looks Like Eric Adams Is Safe From Hochul for Now
Governor Kathy Hochul has the power to remove the beleaguered mayor from office, but she expressed her support for him over ...
Embattled Eric Adams has worst campaign cash haul to date — but could still net $4M in taxpayer funds
Mayor Eric Adams raised only about $146,000 in campaign cash in the past three months — his smallest haul to date — but it ...
Trump Roasts Eric Adams at Al Smith Dinner: 'Good Luck With Everything'
The crowd burst into laughter while Trump smirked at Adams, who was indicted on federal bribery and conspiracy charges.
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Eric Adams’s Money Spigot Is Drying Up
Mayor Eric Adams has vowed to fight the pending federal corruption case against him with his eyes on seeking reelection next ...
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams Gets Hit Hard For Mets-Yankees Hat Amid Playoffs
But many fans rejected the impartial vibe amid his status as an indicted leader facing charges of bribery, fraud and ...
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Stricter new rules for campaign cash could deal blow to Mayor Adams' reelection bid
Rule changes would require the New York City Campaign Finance Board to withhold public funds for certain violations, ...