Judge Dale E. Ho stated, "The indictment is sufficiently pleaded, and dismissal is not warranted," emphasizing the need for a trial to resolve the bribery allegations against Adams.
Adams' lawyers argued that the feds did not adequately show a "quid pro quo" and claimed the case was contrived to harm the mayor, emphasizing their belief in the weakness of the allegations.
The bribery indictment marks the first time a New York City mayor has faced such charges, with Adams facing five counts, including wire fraud and illegal foreign contributions.
Defense attorney Alex Spiro described the case as "simply invented to harm Mayor Adams," suggesting that the charges stemmed from political motivations rather than legitimate legal concerns.
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