New York City Mayor Eric Adams entered a plea of not guilty in a Manhattan federal court on Friday to federal charges related to an alleged scheme involving Turkish nationals, in which he is accused of accepting lavish gifts in exchange for favorable treatment.

"I am not guilty your honor," Adams told the judge.

The former police captain listened as Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker informed Adams of his rights. When asked if he understood those rights, Adams replied, "Yes, I do, your honor."

Federal prosecutors claim Adams received more than $100,000 in inappropriate benefits over nearly a decade. Many of these benefits were in the form of flight upgrades and luxury hotel stays, which were not disclosed to the public as required.

The indictment also alleges that Adams and a staff member knowingly worked with Turkish citizens to send foreign money to straw donors for his mayoral campaign. They then used this money to obtain over $10 million from New York City's matching funds program.

Adams, 64, is the first sitting New York City mayor to be criminally charged. He has denied the allegations and vowed to fight the charges despite growing calls for his resignation. Longtime Rep. Jerry Nadler, whose district encompasses central Manhattan, is the most recent New York official to call for Adams to step down.

Prior to his arraignment, Adams was fingerprinted and photographed. Basic identifying information was collected during processing.

Adams will appear in court next week for an initial conference before the district judge who will handle the case.

"We will be filing a motion to dismiss the charges on Wednesday," Adams' defense attorney Alex Spiro said.

Adams was released without bail and instructed not to communicate with any witnesses or individuals mentioned in the indictment. He is permitted to communicate with staff members or relatives who may possess knowledge of the circumstances as long as they refrain from discussing the case.

The indictment followed an investigation spanning nearly a year that included inquiries into Adams' closest associates. Federal agents have searched and confiscated electronic devices from several officials, including former NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban, who resigned shortly after the search, and deputy mayors Phil Banks and Sheena Wright.

No other New York City official has been charged in connection with the allegations against Adams.

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