New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Wednesday night by federal prosecutors. The bombshell charges include bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud, and soliciting illegal foreign campaign contributions.

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This week, Elie is joined by former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade to break down the Adams indictment. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the charges, Adams’s potential defenses, and the process by which New York Governor Kathy Hochul could remove Adams from office if he refuses to resign.

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