An attorney representing New York Mayor Eric Adams has reached out to the leadership at the Justice Department, urging them to drop the case currently pending against him. According to two individuals familiar with the matter, this request has led to discussions between officials in Washington and prosecutors based in New York. These talks were confirmed by NBC News.
It is not an unusual move for a high-profile figure like Mayor Adams to seek a fresh review of their case, particularly under a new administration. Such efforts are typically made with the hope that a change in leadership at the Justice Department might prompt a reconsideration of the case. However, despite this request, there are no indications that federal prosecutors in Manhattan are inclined to dismiss the case, as one person with knowledge of the situation has stated.
The office of Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove is reportedly involved in the ongoing discussions between the Southern District of New York and Adamsโ legal team, according to a Justice Department official who spoke to NBC News. However, when asked for comment, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorneyโs office declined to provide any further information.
Prosecutors have accused New York Mayor Eric Adams of being involved in a yearslong corruption scheme, during which he allegedly accepted over $100,000 worth of plane tickets and luxury hotel accommodations from wealthy Turkish nationals and at least one government official. The scheme is said to have begun shortly after Adams took office as the Brooklyn borough president in 2014. He is facing five criminal charges, including bribery, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and solicitation of contributions from foreign nationals.
In a recent legal filing, federal prosecutors revealed that their investigation into Adams is ongoing and that they have uncovered additional criminal activity linked to him. They also stated that they have identified more individuals involved in the scheme and hinted that further charges could be forthcoming. Despite these developments, Adams has consistently denied any wrongdoing and criticized the investigation, asserting that he has โdone nothing wrong.โ His trial is currently scheduled to begin in April.
In the midst of the case, Adams had a meeting with then-president-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, just days before Trumpโs inauguration. The two discussed various topics, but according to Adams, his legal issues were not part of the conversation. Adams later attended Trumpโs inauguration. On December 16, Trump made a public comment suggesting that he might consider pardoning Adams, stating that he believed Adams had been treated unfairly. However, Trump emphasized that he would need to review the details of the case before making any decisions, as he was not fully informed on the facts.
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