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NEW YORK CITY —New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ federal corruption trial is expected to begin in April 2025, according to a Manhattan judge.
Judge Dale Ho on Friday set the trial date for April 21, 2025.
Adams’ lawyers had previously said they wanted the case to be resolved by the time the ballot is set for the Democratic primary election.
The Manhattan judge told defense lawyers while he appreciates “the interest in speedy trial” he had to be “realistic” about what he thinks can get done.
Adams was set to appear in court on Friday as his lawyers tried to dismiss one of the federal bribery charges against him. They have accused federal prosecutors of leaking sensitive information to the press, Patch previously reported.
The mayor faces one count of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy, two counts of solicitation of a contribution from a foreign national and one count of bribery, Patch previously reported.
Prosecutors allege Adams received benefits and perks from the Turkish officials, including free and discounted airline tickets and hotel accommodations.
The perks were worth more than $100,000, prosecutors said.
An October Marist College poll, showed that 69 percent of New Yorkers want Adams to resign, with 65 percent of people thinking Adams did something illegal, Patch previously reported.