Mayor Eric Adams' legal representative, attorney Alex Spiro, has confidently declared that his client is innocent, stating that there is no evidence of Adams breaking any laws and that the charges against the mayor would be dismissed. Despite the Department of Justice's instruction to drop the case, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has not yet moved to dismiss it, according to ABC7 New York.

Spiro also alleged that the prosecution was politically motivated and designed to sway the outcome of the election, accusing U.S. Attorney Damian Williams of being a "zealous" prosecutor who initiated a "suspect" case against Adams, as he disparaged a recent op-ed by Williams highlighting the "sad state of New York government" and decried the timing of the prosecution; these remarks were conveyed by ABC7 New York. Meanwhile, Adams has publically maintained his innocence, emphasizing his commitment to serve as mayor and vowing to work on regaining the trust of New Yorkers, as reported by CBS News.

While Adams himself was not present at Spiro's briefing, his schedule as publicized includes meetings with senior administration officials and a town hall event in Queens, followed by a discussion with border czar Tom Honan regarding the city's engagement with federal immigration enforcement efforts, illustrating an ongoing dedication to administrative duties in spite of the legal distractions, this information was obtained from CBS News.

Criticisms, however, continue to surface as New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and fellow mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani express doubts about the mayor's actions, with direct quotes in CBS News suggesting that Adams' recent meetings with President Trump may have an agenda of self-interest, and Governor Kathy Hochul has cautiously commented on the speculation of Adams being compromised, although stopping short of drawing conclusions, she admits to monitoring the evolving situation, seeking to ensure that the mayor's priorities align with the city's needs.

The legal proceedings do not have a defined timeline for resolution. While the Justice Department has issued a memo to dismiss the charges against Mayor Adams, a final decision and formal action by the prosecutors in the Southern District remain pending. The case may still undergo review post-mayoral election, and any further developments will be monitored and reported as they emerge