Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City council member and her sister accepted bribes linked to the appropriation of city funds to a migrant shelter provider.
Adams sought to dismiss the bribery count, arguing the allegations do not meet the legal standard for bribery.
A Manhattan federal judge rejected former Sen. Bob Menendez's bid for a new trial, ruling there is no manifest injustice in prosecutors' unintentionally loading the incorrect versions of evidence during his trial.
The date upset the defense, which argued for a schedule that could end the trial no later than early April to accommodate "grave, grave Democratic concerns," namely the mayor's reelection campaign.
The criminal case against Eric Adams returns to court Friday when his lawyer will try to convince a judge to dismiss the bribery charge the New York City mayor faces.
New York City Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks has resigned from his position. He leaves after several in the Adams' administration did the same following a federal probe.