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Judge holds off on deciding whether to drop NYC Mayor Eric Adams case

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U.S. District Judge Dale Ho is considering a motion to dismiss corruption charges against Eric Adams .

The mayor is accused of accepting illegal campaign contributions and free travel from Turkish officials and business leaders.

He has pleaded not guilty, vehemently denying the charges he described as "sensational" After the hearing, hecklers yelled at Adams to resign.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul met Tuesday with New York City leaders to discuss the "path forward" The Rev. Al Sharpton , a longtime civil rights leader, said she would continue speaking with officials and await the judge's decision.

The mayor is charged in a September indictment with one count of conspiracy to receive campaign contributions from foreign nationals and commit wire fraud and bribery.

Hochul would make her final decision to remove Adams or allow him to stay.

If he is removed, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would become acting mayor.

The timeline is important because the mayoral election will take place this year .

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is believed to be among those considering a run to replace him.