Statement from Speaker Adrienne Adams on Judge Ho’s Ruling on Mayor Adams’ Federal Corruption Case

"Judge Ho's decision does not absolve Mayor Adams of his actions. It also does not end the chaos and shame this has brought on our city with other ongoing criminal cases and investigations of the mayor's office. As Judge Ho stated in his ruling, 'Everything here smacks of a bargain: Dismissal of the indictment in exchange for immigration policy concessions.' Our city's mayor should never be in the position of bargaining away New Yorkers and their rights.

"The extraordinary decision was only caused by the quid pro quo attempted between the Trump administration and Eric Adams. It sends a terrible message and is a glaring example of double standards in our justice system where the powerful evade accountability that is often faced by the average person. This undermines equal justice under law that should be a pillar of our justice system.

"New Yorkers deserve strong, independent, and focused leadership that won't bend or cower to Trump and Elon Musk. Protecting our city and working families from their attacks must be our top priority, without the distractions and instability that have compromised this administration."

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