NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to bribery charges

Eric Adams, who is accused of accepting illegal campaign funds, has rejected calls from his party to resign.

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Wearing a dark blue suit, Adams arrived in federal court in New York for a brief hearing to enter his plea.

"I am not guilty, your honour," he told Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker with a straight-faced expression, according to reporters in court.

The 64-year-old was indicted earlier this week on allegations that he accepted illegal campaign funds and thousands of dollars in luxury travel benefits from Turkish businessmen and an official in exchange for his influence as mayor.

Adams has denied any wrongdoing and said the public should withhold judgement until he makes his defence.

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