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Mayor Adams Back in Court as Legal Team Seeks Dismissal of Bribery Charges

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Mayor Adams recently appeared in court once again as his legal team launched a vigorous effort to have the bribery charges against him dismissed. The allegations, which have added a challenging layer to his administration, involve accusations of unlawful monetary exchanges purportedly for political favors. The legal proceedings took place in a packed courthouse on Wednesday afternoon, resonating throughout the local community and beyond. The case has attracted widespread attention due to the serious nature of the accusations and the high profile of the accused. At the heart of the legal battle, Adams’ attorneys argued … Read more

Trial Date Set for Mayor Eric Adams Amid Corruption Allegations, Overlapping Crucial Democratic Primary

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NEW YORK — In a significant decision that coincides with a critical political timetable, U.S. District Court Judge Dale Ho has scheduled April 21, 2025, for the federal corruption trial of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The timing places the trial amidst the fervor of the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary, intensifying the stakes for Adams’ political future. Earlier allegations detailed by Manhattan U.S. Attorney Damian Williams in late September led to Adams facing charges including bribery, solicitation of illegal campaign contributions from foreign donors, and wire fraud. The accusations assert that Adams expedited approvals … Read more

Judge Dismisses Mayor Adams’ Plea for Probe into Alleged Leak of Classified Documents

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New York, NY — A federal judge in Manhattan recently ruled against Mayor Eric Adams’ call for a formal inquiry into alleged leaks of confidential information related to his prosecution. According to court documents, Judge Dale Ho issued a 21-page decision late Thursday concluding that the arguments presented by Adams’ legal team failed to sufficiently demonstrate that the leaks came exclusively from the prosecutors or FBI officials. The case, which has captured the attention of New Yorkers and national media alike, involves accusations that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York … Read more

Prosecutors Challenge Mayor Adams’ Attempt to Drop Bribery Charges, Urge Court to Proceed

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New York, NY — In a significant court ruling, a judge has denied a request from New York City Mayor Eric Adams to dismiss a bribery charge against him. Adams, who has been charged with bribery relating to his time before he was sworn into office, had his lawyers argue that the indictment was unfounded and should not proceed to trial. Prosecutors, however, have vehemently urged the judge to proceed with the case, laying out a detailed argument against the dismissal of the charges. The allegations against Adams involve accusations of accepting bribes in exchange … Read more