New York Mayor Adams pleads not guilty to wire fraud, bribery charges

Sept. 27 (UPI) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty on Friday to five counts connected to a sprawling investigation into local government corruption.

Adams, a former police officer and borough president, entered his pleas in front of U.S. Magistrate Katharine Parker. He had been indicted on bribery and wire fraud for allegedly asking for campaign contributions from overseas.

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