Eric Adams defense hinges on Supreme Court ruling in heartland trucking case
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An Indiana mayor's successful Supreme Court battle against Justice Department overreach could boost New York City Mayor Eric Adams as he fights his own charges.
Federal prosecutors rely on a law known as Section 666 to take down corrupt officials who accept bribes, but they have also been accused of trying to blur the definition of a bribe. They also have to prove an "official act" took place in exchange for whatever the allegedly corrupt politician was raking in.
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