New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing a federal bribery indictment that includes multiple charges related to accepting illegal campaign contributions and gifts from Turkish officials and businessmen.

The indictment alleges that Adams accepted tens of thousands of dollars in luxury travel benefits and illegal campaign donations in exchange for influence, with specific accusations tied to his interactions with Turkish officials from 2015 to 2022.

Federal Judge Dale Ho ruled that the indictment sufficiently meets the legal standard for bribery under the Second Circuit's precedent, allowing the case to proceed to trial.

Judge Ho stated that the indictment, unsealed in September 2024, adequately describes the alleged bribery crimes, which are rooted in Adams' relationships developed after he became Brooklyn Borough President in January 2014 and continued after he assumed the mayoralty in January 2022.

The judge emphasized that whether Adams pressured fire officials regarding a temporary occupancy certificate for the Turkish Consulate is a question for the jury.

Adams has pleaded not guilty to all charges, which include conspiracy to commit wire fraud and solicitation of contributions by a foreign national.

Despite facing criticism from fellow Democrats and calls for his resignation, Adams plans to continue his re-election campaign, which may be affected by the trial scheduled for April 21, 2025.

Adams' attorney has criticized the prosecution's case as baseless and politically motivated, arguing that it was invented to harm the mayor rather than pursue justice.

Several members of Adams' administration, including his chief advisor Ingrid Lewis-Martin, are also under investigation, with Lewis-Martin resigning recently amidst the inquiry.

A grand jury in Lower Manhattan is currently reviewing evidence against Lewis-Martin and may vote on an indictment soon.

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed a willingness to consider pardoning Adams, suggesting he is being targeted for his criticism of President Biden's migration policies, although he admits to lacking detailed knowledge of the case.

The upcoming trial poses significant challenges for Adams, as it coincides with the lead-up to the next New York City mayoral election, scheduled for November 4, 2025.