Adams' lawyer cites an op-ed piece written by the former U.S. Attorney who brought the charges - Damian Williams.
The opinion piece criticizes the mayor and city government.
In court papers, the mayor's lawyers say the comments would interfere with a fair trial and that Williams all but launched his mayoral campaign against Adams.
Meanwhile, the mayor denies he and President-elect Trump discussed a pardon.
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