Eric Adams actually said...

I want to be crystal clear with New Yorkers: I never offered—nor did anyone offer on my behalf—any trade of my authority as your mayor for a...

I am disappointed to see them go, but given the current challenges, I understand their decision and wish them nothing but success in the fut...

I am innocent and the charges are politically motivated.

Adams has pleaded not guilty and has insisted he is innocent and the charges are politically motivated.