Adams, 64, is charged in a five-count indictment unsealed Thursday alleging conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and soliciting campaign contributions by foreign nationals.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday in federal court in Manhattan at his arraignment on criminal charges of receiving illegal campaign donations and gifts of undisclosed luxury travel while doing favors for Turkey’s government and Turkish businessmen.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives at federal court for his arraignment after he was charged with bribery and illegally soliciting a campaign contribution from a foreign national, in New York City, U.S. September 27, 2024.
The mayor told Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker at Friday’s hearing that he understood his rights as a defendant. He waived a public reading of the indictment in court.
Asked by Parker what his plea was, Adams replied,
Eric Adams pleads not guilty in New York corruption case
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