New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed relief following the end of federal bribery charges against him, labeling the experience a "cruel episode" and the most challenging fifteen months of his life. In a social media address, he reaffirmed his innocence, insisting he has never broken the law or sought personal gain as mayor. The Justice Department has decided to shelve the charges, leaving the possibility of future examination. Adams emphasized concerns over the case's handling and feels strongly that he faced an unfair situation throughout the legal process.
This has been the most difficult fifteen months of my life. I never broke the law and I never would. I would never put any personal benefit above my solemn responsibility as your mayor.
A Justice Department memo made public on Monday calls for federal charges to be shelved 'without prejudice.' That means in theory the investigation could resume at some point in the future.
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