New York City Mayor Eric Adams asked a federal judge Monday to throw out a bribery charge included in his indictment last week, saying the Justice Department failed to support the allegations. The motion,

I am innocent and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit,” Adams said in a statement following reports that he will face federal charges.

A tumultuous week in New York City politics ended with Mayor Eric Adams being indicted for bribery. It begs the question, how much longer can he continue to be mayor? Adams was charged with five counts of bribery,