On September 27, local time, New York Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to all five federal charges, including telecom fraud, bribery, collusion, and two charges of soliciting campaign donations from foreign citizens when appearing in the federal court for the Southern District of New York. Federal prosecutors said Adams would face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the most serious charge, telecom fraud. Eric Adams held a press conference on the 26th, harshly denies that he has broken any laws and stated that he will continue to perform his duties as mayor.

On September 27, local time, New York Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to all five federal charges, including telecom fraud, bribery, collusion, and two charges of soliciting campaign donations from foreign citizens when appearing in the federal court for the Southern District of New York. Federal prosecutors said Adams would face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the most serious charge, telecom fraud. Eric Adams held a press conference on the 26th, harshly denies that he has broken any laws and stated that he will continue to perform his duties as mayor.