New York City Mayor Eric Adams asked a judge on Monday to set an earlier trial date in his federal corruption case next year, arguing the current date would impede Adams’ participation in his mayoral reelection campaign, according to court documents.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams seeks an earlier trial date to focus on his reelection campaign amidst corruption charges.

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has asked a federal judge to move up his criminal trial to better accommodate a run for reelection next year. The mayor’s attorney, Alex Spiro, wrote a letter to Judge Dale Ho Monday seeking to begin Adams ...