NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to move up the start of his trial on corruption and bribery charges so he can focus on his campaign for reelection this spring.
In a letter to the court obtained by 1010 WINS, Adams’ attorney, Alex Spiro, wrote “An earlier trial date will ensure that Mayor Adams’s speedy trial rights are upheld, that the Mayor will be able to fully participate in his reelection campaign and that this City’s voters can be rid of the distraction of this misguided indictment as they hear from and evaluate the Democratic candidates for Mayor on their merits.”
Spiro requested the trial begin no later than April 1, 2025, so voters can focus on evaluating the mayoral candidates without the “distraction of this misguided indictment as they hear from and evaluate the Democratic
candidates for Mayor on their merits.”
He is expected to face a contested Democratic primary in June, with several opponents already announcing their interest in challenging him.
The court has yet to respond to the request for a rescheduled trial date.