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Eric Adams: “I was wrongfully charged because I fought for this city.”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Eric Adams Drops Out of NYC Mayoral Race

Published | Video Starts at 03:33

It's not always easy to see the impact of good policy in just three years. I also know some remain unsure of me after the unfortunate events surrounding my federal case. I was wrongfully charged because I fought for this city. And if I had to do it again, I would fight for New York again. And yet, despite all we've achieved, I cannot continue my re election campaign. (03:33–03:38)

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Asserts that he was wrongfully charged in a federal case due to his advocacy for the city.

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