As the first sitting mayor in New York City history to be charged with a crime, Mayor Eric Adams found himself stranded in a bit of uncharted territory. Calls for his resignation were piling up. Several of his most powerful appointees had fled the administration.
The Rev. Al Sharpton, one of the mayor's closest supporters, expressed concern that Mr. Adams's aggressive self-defense could hurt Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats electorally, and said that he would be convening a meeting with Black leaders to chart a path forward.
I ask New Yorkers to wait to hear our defense, he said. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account.
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