In a significant development, a federal judge has adjourned the corruption trial of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, halting short of dismissing the charges against him. The judge appointed an attorney to argue against the Justice Department’s request to drop the case. Mayor Adams faces serious allegations of accepting illegal campaign contributions and luxury perks, which he denies. This situation casts a shadow over his reelection campaign for 2025. Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding story.
Sources:
– https://www.foxnews.com/politics/judge-adjourns-case-against-new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-stops-short-dismissing-charges
– https://nypost.com/2025/02/21/us-news/eric-adams-nyc-trial-in-limbo-as-attorney-appointed-to-argue-against-dojs-bid-to-dismiss-historic-case/
– https://apnews.com/article/eric-adams-mayor-corruption-judge-justice-department-5e9d3941103e3af64a38466e032381cf
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