NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges as New York’s governor considers removing him

New York (CNN) —& New York City’s embattled mayor pleaded not guilty Friday to federal corruption charges after& prosecutors accused him& of using his power and influence to garner free trips, luxury hotel stays and questionable campaign donations.Mayor Eric Adams is charged with bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and two counts of soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals.“I am not guilty, your honor,” Adams said in a Lower Manhattan federal court Friday.Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker allowed Adams to be released after the hearing – but with caveats. The mayor cannot have contact with anyone involved in the allegations in the indictment.Aside from that, the mayor can still maintain routine business contacts and communicate with family members. The judge also allowed Adams to keep his passport.Adams’ appearance in court as a defendant is a stark contrast from his work fighting crime as an NYPD captain – a job he often touted during his political career.The mayor, a Democrat elected in 2021, has denied wrongdoing and said he doesn’t plan to resign. “I look forward to defending myself and defending the people of this city as I’ve done throughout my entire professional career,” Adams said Thursday.What the mayor is accused ofBetween 2016 and...