Mayor Adams' lawyers file papers calling for Federal case dismissal

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Sunday, January 19, 2025
Mayor Adams' lawyers file papers calling for Federal case dismissal
Adams' lawyer cites an op-ed piece written by the former U.S. Attorney who brought the charges - Damian Williams.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Mayor Adams is trying to get his Federal corruption charges thrown out.

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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