Eric Adams Pleads Not Guilty in Corruption Case

The indictment centers on Adams allegedly receiving improper gifts from Turkish officials and businesspeople.

New York City mayor Eric Adams motions as he departs Manhattan federal court in New York City on Sept. 27, 2024. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty in a crowded courtroom on Sept. 27 after being indicted for allegedly accepting illegal campaign contributions, among other things.

“I am not guilty, your honor,” he told U.S. Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker after she described the charges against him.