NEW YORK — Just two days after pleading not guilty to federal corruption charges , New York City Mayor Eric Adams is focusing on faith.
Last Thursday, the mayor was indicted on federal corruption charges including bribery and conspiracy. A 57-page indictment alleges he solicited illegal campaign donations from foreign nationals. Adams pleaded not guilty Friday.
The mayor dug in his heels Sunday and reaffirmed he is not resigning at two appearances at houses of worship.
Mayor Eric Adams speaks at 2 NYC churches after indictment
Adams leaned on his faith and faith leaders on the heels of his historic indictment.
“Sometimes you have to let go and let God,” Adams told parishioners at Emmanuel Presbyterian Reformed Church in the Bronx.
Parishioners and faith leaders in the Bronx remained neutral on their support for the mayor.
“It’s not a question of supporting him. It’s a question of praying for him as a church,” said Rev. Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Manso, with Emmanuel Presbyterian Reformed Church.