New York City Mayor Eric Adams is urging a judge to expedite a decision on dismissing a criminal case against him as a key campaign deadline approaches. Hizzoner filed a motion on Monday asking Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Maxwell Wiley to speed up the ruling on tossing out the five-count indictment, which includes charges of bribery and fraud.

Adams’ legal team argues that with the mayoral primary just months away on June 24, 2025, a swift resolution is needed so the mayor can focus on his reelection bid without the cloud of the criminal case hanging over him. Prosecutors allege Adams accepted illegal campaign contributions and luxury perks from foreign nationals, claims the mayor vehemently denies.

Adams, a moderate Democrat and former NYPD captain, is facing a tough reelection fight in the heavily Democratic city. The criminal case threatens to derail his bid for a second term leading the Big Apple.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)