Judge Rejects Mayor Adams' Request for Probe Into Alleged Press Leaks

Federal Judge Rejects Adams' Request

A federal judge has rejected Mayor Eric Adams' request to appoint a special master to investigate alleged press leaks in the federal corruption case against him. The judge said Adams failed to show how a special master would help the court manage the case.

Adams had argued that a special master was needed to prevent further leaks of grand jury information. He said the leaks had already caused him reputational harm and made it difficult for him to get a fair trial.

The judge disagreed, saying that Adams had not shown how a special master would prevent future leaks. The judge also said that Adams could already ask the court to punish anyone who leaked grand jury information.

Background of the Case

Adams is facing federal corruption charges related to his time as Brooklyn borough president. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

In June, a federal grand jury indicted Adams on charges of bribery, extortion, and fraud. The indictment alleges that Adams accepted bribes from a developer in exchange for favorable treatment.

Since the indictment, there have been several leaks of grand jury information to the press. The leaks have included details of the charges, the evidence against Adams, and the testimony of witnesses.

Adams' Request for a Special Master

In July, Adams asked the judge to appoint a special master to investigate the leaks. He said the leaks were a "grave threat" to his right to a fair trial.

The judge rejected Adams' request, saying that he had not shown how a special master would help the court manage the case.

The Judge's Decision

In a written decision, the judge said that Adams had not shown that a special master was necessary to prevent further leaks.

The judge also said that Adams could already ask the court to punish anyone who leaked grand jury information.

The judge concluded by saying that Adams had not shown how a special master would help the court manage the case.