ExSolicitor

New York, NY – A U.S. federal judge on Friday put a hold on the corruption trial of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, delaying any decision on the Justice Department’s contentious bid to dismiss charges until mid-March at the earliest. The judge also appointed a former U.S. solicitor general as counsel to assess the government’s request, which some critics argue may be politically motivated due to its timing near Adams’ re-election campaign. Mayor Adams, indicted in September, is accused of accepting over $100,000 in illegal campaign contributions and travel benefits from foreign and local … Read more