N.Y.C. Mayor Eric Adams says he doesn’t plan to resign and is ‘not surprised’ by the federal corruption charges

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that he’s “not surprised” by the federal corruption charges he faces and that he doesn’t plan to resign.
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“I ask New Yorkers to wait to hear our defense before making any judgments,” Adams told reporters after the indictment against him was made public. “From here, my attorneys will take care of the case so I can take care of the city.”
Adams was indicted on charges alleging that he took illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals in exchange for favors that included helping Turkish officials get fire safety approvals for a new diplomatic building in the city.