In a surprising turn of events, federal prosecutors in New York are faced with a potential dismissal of corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, who has maintained his innocence throughout the legal proceedings.
US Justice Department Urges Drop of Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
US Justice Department Urges Drop of Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The federal government has recommended a halt to the corruption investigation involving Mayor Eric Adams.
The US Justice Department has instructed federal prosecutors to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as reported by CBS, a partner of BBC News. The memo from Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, a Trump appointee, has directed the prosecutors in the Southern District of New York to cease the ongoing case against Adams, who was indicted on five counts including bribery and conspiracy back in September. The mayor has categorically pleaded not guilty to these allegations, which include accepting illicit campaign contributions and luxury travel perks from Turkish businessmen and an official in exchange for his influence as mayor.
The prosecutors have yet to make an official announcement about whether they will heed the department’s recommendation; any such decision will need court approval. The memo follows reports of a recent meeting between the mayor’s legal team and federal attorneys, suggesting dialogue might have occurred around the future of the case.
As a Democratic mayor, Adams has endeavored to forge stronger ties with former President Trump and his administration, recently attending the presidential inauguration and participating in discussions in Florida. He asserts that he has not conferred with Trump regarding the corruption charges he faces. As details of this developing story continue to emerge, updates will be provided promptly, including through the BBC News App.
