New York City Mayor Eric Adams appears at federal court
A U.S. judge said on Wednesday he will take some time to consider a request by prosecutors under orders from a Donald Trump political appointee to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams, saying he wants to make a reasoned decision on a "somewhat unusual situation."


















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New York City Mayor Eric Adams embraces a person as he leaves the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Feb. 19.REUTERS
New York City Mayor Eric Adams leaves the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Feb. 19.REUTERS
New York City Mayor Eric Adams leaves the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Feb. 19.REUTERS
New York City Mayor Eric Adams leaves the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Feb. 19.REUTERS
New York City Mayor Eric Adams leaves the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Feb. 19.REUTERS
New York City Mayor Eric Adams leaves the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Feb. 19.REUTERS
New York City Mayor Eric Adams takes the oath before U.S. District Judge Dale Ho during a hearing at Manhattan federal court in New York City, Feb. 19, in this courtroom sketch.REUTERS
New York City Mayor Eric Adams takes the oath before U.S. District Judge Dale Ho during a hearing at Manhattan federal court in New York City, Feb. 19, in this courtroom sketch.REUTERS
New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends a hearing before U.S. District Judge Dale Ho at Manhattan federal court in New York City, Feb. 19, in this courtroom sketch.