House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said that recently indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams is “entitled to a presumption of innocence” and declined to say that he should resign.
Here’s Jeffries’ statement:
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September 26, 2024
Jeffries: Adams entitled to presumption of innocence
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