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New York's last mayor, Bill de Blasio, defends successor Eric Adams amid scandal

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Bill de Blasio says Eric Adams' case against him should never have been brought.

The former New York City mayor says the charges against him were "flimsy" De Blasio says he knows from experience the toll of being under investigation.

He weathered his own federal probe related to campaign fundraising, which did not lead to charges.

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