NYC Mayor Adams' lawyers in DC to discuss dropping criminal case: reports
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NEW YORK - Lawyers for New York City Mayor Eric Adams are in Washington, D.C. to discuss dropping criminal charges against him, according to a New York Times report.
What we know:
Adams' legal team, led by celebrity lawyer Alex Spiro, is reportedly meeting with officials from the Justice Department and Manhattan federal prosecutors, sources tell the New York Times. Several officials from the Manhattan prosecutors' office were seen outside the DOJ, according to the report.
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The details of the meeting were not immediately available, but people with knowledge of the meeting say discussion centered on the possibility of dropping the bribery and fraud case against him, which is scheduled for trial in April. This case marks the first criminal prosecution of a sitting New York City mayor in modern history.
The backstory:
Adams is accused of accepting luxury travel perks and illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals in exchange for political favors, including helping the Turkish officials resolve city approvals for a diplomatic building in Manhattan.
Trump and Adams
President Donald Trump has criticized the case against Adams and said he is open to giving the mayor a pardon.
The two have aligned on certain issues, including immigration enforcement. If the case is dismissed by federal prosecutors, it could help Adams, who is running for re-election, argue that the Justice Department found no grounds to continue the prosecution.
What's next:
The outcome of the meeting will likely determine the future of the case.
The Source: This article uses reporting from the New York Times and Associated Press.