New York City Mayor Eric Adams has pleaded not guilty to a five-count federal indictment, which includes charges of wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy related to allegedly receiving illegal campaign contributions and lavish gifts from Turkish officials. The indictment, which dates back to Adams' tenure as Brooklyn borough president, alleges that Adams accepted over $100,000 in travel perks in exchange for political favors. Adams' attorney, Alex Spiro, announced plans to file a motion to dismiss the case, claiming the charges are baseless. Governor Kathy Hochul has refrained from calling for Adams' resignation but emphasized the need for ethical leadership. Adams, the first sitting NYC mayor to be indicted, faces increasing pressure from both Republicans and Democrats to step down.