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Mayor Adams’ Legal Team Accuses Federal Prosecutors of Grand Jury Leaks in Corruption Case

Mona Davids by Mona Davids
October 4, 2024
in Adams Adminstration, Metro, Politics
Mayor Adams’ Legal Team Accuses Federal Prosecutors of Grand Jury Leaks in Corruption Case
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Mayor Eric Adams’ legal team, led by high-profile attorney Alex Spiro, accused federal prosecutors of leaking confidential grand jury materials related to Adams’ corruption case. In a court filing, Spiro argued that the government had violated the law by leaking sensitive information over the course of nearly a year, prejudicing the mayor’s ability to receive a fair trial and damaging his chances in the 2025 reelection campaign. The allegations are part of Adams’ defense strategy in response to charges of bribery, wire fraud, and accepting illegal foreign campaign contributions.

The case against Adams stems from claims that he accepted luxury gifts, such as international flights and hotel stays, from Turkish nationals and officials in exchange for political favors. Specifically, the indictment alleges that while serving as Brooklyn Borough President, Adams helped expedite the opening of a Turkish consulate building in Manhattan despite the property failing fire safety inspections. Adams has pleaded not guilty to all charges and continues to maintain his innocence.

Spiro’s filing detailed how the media learned about the indictment prior to its official unsealing on September 26th. He pointed to a report published by The New York Times the day before the charges were announced, which cited anonymous sources with inside knowledge of the indictment. Spiro argued that only the prosecution team would have known about the specific charges and the timing of the announcement, thereby making them responsible for the leaks. He accused the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, of violating Rule 6 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, which mandates the secrecy of grand jury proceedings.

Spiro further criticized the prosecution, accusing them of unethical conduct aimed at garnering media attention and influencing public opinion against Adams. During a press conference on Monday, September 30th, Spiro described the leaks as an intentional attack on Adams’ political career. He emphasized that these actions not only undermine the fairness of the trial but also violate the rights of his client.

The defense team has requested an evidentiary hearing to determine the full extent of the leaks and to consider remedies, including dismissal of the charges. Prosecutors have yet to respond to the accusations, and no trial date has been set. The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday, October 31st, where the court will review the defense’s motions, including the potential dismissal of the indictment and sanctions against the prosecution.

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