Federal prosecutors claim to have uncovered “additional criminal conduct” by New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is set to face trial in April.
Adams, 64, was indicted in September on five criminal counts, including bribery, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and solicitation of a contribution from a foreign national.
In court documents filed Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York stated that investigators have identified more individuals linked to Adams’ alleged misconduct and have uncovered further criminal activity as part of their ongoing probe.
At a news conference on Tuesday, Adams criticized the investigation, stating, “Even Ray Charles can see what’s going on,” referencing the late blind musician. He added that his attorney, Alex Spiro, is handling the case and maintained, “I’ve done nothing wrong.” Spiro dismissed the prosecutors’ latest filing as “amateur hour” and accused them of seeking headlines rather than pursuing justice.
The government’s filing was in response to Adams’ request for a bill of particulars, which would provide more detailed information about the charges and evidence against him. Prosecutors opposed the request, arguing that disclosing the names of co-conspirators could jeopardize the ongoing investigation and lead to witness tampering.
“The indictment already demonstrates cause for concern, as Adams and his associates have reportedly taken steps to influence potential witnesses,” prosecutors wrote, citing the original charges. They emphasized that, even in the absence of physical threats, the risk of witness tampering justifies withholding specific details in this white-collar case.
While the filing did not provide specifics about the additional alleged criminal conduct or those involved, prosecutors indicated in October that more charges against Adams and additional defendants in the corruption case were likely.
Adams, a former New York City police captain, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. He is the first sitting New York City mayor in modern history to face a criminal indictment.
