New York mayor appears in court as prosecutors allege that before and during his term he ‘sought and accepted improper valuable benefits’
Eric Adams, the embattled Democratic mayor of New York City, who was indicted on federal criminal charges in an unprecedented scene for a sitting mayor of the city, arrived at court on Friday morning ahead of a scheduled appearance, accused of accepting illegal campaign contributions and free overseas trips from those seeking foreign influence.
Adams did not speak as he headed into federal court in Manhattan. He was scheduled to appear at noon before the magistrate judge, Katharine Parker.
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