Federal prosecutors warn they might bring additional charges against Eric Adams amid investigations

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday admitted that additional corruption charges could be brought against embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams, because they are conducting multiple investigations related to the Democrat.

Adams was indicted last week on five federal charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, related to a nearly year-long investigation into accepting bribes and illegal campaign funds from foreign sources, including through free upgrades for travel, food, and entertainment. The mayor pleaded not guilty to the charges on Friday.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Hagan Scotten said in court on Wednesday that it is "quite likely" the prosecutors will seek a superseding indictment related to their investigations, that it is "possible" Adams will face other charges, and that it is "likely" people within Adams' orbit will be charged in the case. The attorney did not indicate who would be on the subsequent indictment. 

“There are several related investigations here,” Scotten told U.S. District Judge Dale Ho, per the Associated Press.

Ho, who is overseeing the case, has not set a trial date so far. Adams' attorney Alex Spiro requested that the trial take place in March, so it can conclude before a critical reelection deadline, and said he does not plan to seek any delays in the case.

“The public and Mayor Adams have an interest in a speedy trial here, and I agree that interest is heightened” due to the mayoral election, the judge said.

Spiro has requested that the bribery charges be dismissed, arguing that free flights, upgrades, meals, and hotel rooms are not considered bribes under federal law.

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.