New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case should be dropped with prejudice, an outside attorney appointed by the court told the judge in the case Friday.

She got an early, positive reception from the city’s public advocate, Jumaane Williams, who is first in line to replace the mayor if he were to resign. Williams, a self-described activist elected official, has already backed City Comptroller Brad Lander’s candidacy but offered warm words for Speaker Adams.

Mayor Adams announces the appointment of four seasoned professionals as deputy mayors in key sectors of New York City's administration.