NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Federal prosecutors said that they have uncovered “additional criminal conduct” involving Mayor Eric Adams, who pleaded not guilty last year to a five-count indictment charging him with bribery, wire fraud and corruption.
In a court filing made late Monday night prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York did not elaborate on what the “additional criminal conduct” is or who else may be involved. But if compelling enough, these findings could add charges to the mayor’s indictment and lead to the prosecution’s filing of a superseding indictment before his April trial.
The indictment alleges that Adams accepted luxury travel benefits and illegal campaign donations from Turkish nationals in exchange for political favors and influence.
In October, days after Adams was charged, prosecutors said that a superseding indictment is “quite likely.” Last month Spiro wrote that the evidence prosecutors plan to base the superseding indictment on is not real.
Adams acknowledged Tuesday’s news but refused comment, instead directing reporters to his attorney, Alex Spiro.
“Even Ray Charles can see what’s going on. I have an attorney, Alex Spiro is handling that,” Adams said. “I think it’s clear what’s happening right now.”
When reached by 1010 WINS for comment, Spiro said that “this is amateur hour.”
“They are just looking for a headline instead of doing the right thing, Spiro said. “I assume we are at the point where New Yorkers are not falling for it.”
The mayor said that he is not focused on his impending trial but rather on running the city and remaining disciplined as he allows Spiro, a high-profile defense attorney whom he trusts, to handle the case.
“I trust him, you know, to be the lawyer of Jay-Z, Baldwin, Elon Musk, and all these other people,” the mayor said. “They trust him enough and I trust him enough.”