Federal prosecutors claim they have uncovered evidence of further criminal activity by New York City Mayor Eric Adams beyond the bribery charges in his September indictment. The Department of Justice revealed this in a court filing opposing Adams’ request for a detailed list of evidence, arguing it could risk witness tampering.
Prosecutors suggested Adams and his allies may have attempted to influence witnesses, referencing an earlier claim that an aide instructed someone to destroy evidence. Despite the new allegations, no superseding indictment has been filed.
Adams, who maintains his innocence, is set to face trial in April over accusations of accepting bribes linked to Turkish interests. His legal team insists the government lacks substantial evidence to support their claims.
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