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Eric Adams: “They're facing a five year federal prison sentence if they…”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

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Eric Adams Discusses Mayoral Campaign, Immigration, and Public Safety on Ebro's Show

Published | Video Starts at 18:16

It's federal obstruction. That's a serious charge. And the city can assist them that employee in court. But if that employee is convicted, that's the end of the line. They're facing a five year federal prison sentence if they are found guilty of obstruction. Now, Kristi Noem just yesterday is blaming you. Sanctuary city laws, you know, they're claiming they're going to, you know, fully, I guess, I don't know, run through uptown Washington … (18:16–18:24)

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Asserts that a five-year federal prison sentence is possible for city employees convicted of obstruction.

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