NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial indefinitely delayed, but judge won't dismiss charges yet
A federal judge indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criminal trial on Friday, but did not yet dismiss the federal corruption charges.
A federal judge indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criminal trial on Friday, but did not yet dismiss the federal corruption charges.
Judge Dale Ho adjourned the trial set to start in April, but is ordering both parties and an amicus curiae, or an impartial advisor, to consider whether the charges should be dismissed altogether.
As the amicus curiae, Ho appointed attorney Paul Clement to offer independent arguments on the Department of Justice's request to drop the federal charges against the New York mayor. Clement is a former U.S. Solicitor General who served during the George W. Bush administration.
Ho stated that briefs are due no later than March 7 and that oral arguments could be held on March 14 if deemed "necessary."
The judge is asking for arguments considering six specific points, including to argue what legal standards would call for dismissal of the mayor's charges.
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