A stone-faced Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court Friday during his historic arraignment on bombshell federal corruption charges.

Hizzoner — who is the first sitting New York City mayor to be criminally indicted — stared blankly ahead as the judge fired off the slew of conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery allegations he is facing.

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<figcaption>Eric Adams arrives at federal court in New York, New York, USA, 27 September 2024. <span class="credit">PETER FOLEY/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock</span></figcaption>

“I am not guilty, your honor,” Adams told the judge.

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His plea came just hours after the mayor surrendered himself to the feds at the courthouse in Lower Manhattan Friday morning.

A stone-faced Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court Friday during his historic arraignment on bombshell federal corruption charges. Hizzoner — who is the first sittin…{ai:summary}<p>Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges in Manhattan court, marking the first time a sitting New York City mayor has been criminally indicted. He faces allegations of conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery.  </p><p>Adams made his plea after surrendering to authorities earlier in the day. #politics</p>

Eric Adams pleads not guilty in historic arraignment

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