New York Mayor Eric Adams appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday as the embattled politician is accused of corruption in New York.
The ex-cop turned mayor is accused of accepting bribes and soliciting illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals.
On Tuesday, Adams’ legal team filed a motion requesting sanctions against the Department of Justice for leaking sealed grand jury materials to the press.
Mayor Adams, a Democrat, claims he is the target of political retribution, referring to the case as an example of “lawfare” being used to punish him for speaking out against federal policies.
Border Policy Criticism
The mayor has been vocal in his criticism of the Biden-Harris administration’s border policy, even traveling to the Texas border last year to highlight the impact on New York City.
Adams blamed the White House for the migrant crisis that has overwhelmed the city’s shelter system.
Additionally, he pointed to 2024 New York police data, claiming that illegal immigration has contributed to a recent spike in crime.
