NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty in federal bribery case

NEW YORK CITY (WPIX) – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he accepted bribes and campaign contributions from foreign interests Friday morning in a Manhattan courthouse.

Adams, who was not handcuffed and remained seated for the proceedings, told the judge he read the entire indictment.

“I’m not guilty, your honor,” he said.

Adams will be released without bail, with conditions that stipulate who he can and cannot contact related to the indictment...