The US district court for the southern district of New York has announced a federal indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The charges include wire fraud, bribery, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and receiving illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals. The indictment alleges that Adams sought and accepted illegal campaign contributions through straw donors to defeat federal laws preventing foreign influence in US elections.
The indictment also claims that Adams accepted luxury trips, including upgrades to business class flights and stays in luxury hotels, from wealthy foreign businessmen and a Turkish government official seeking to gain influence over him. Adams is also accused of intervening in the New York City fire department’s inspection process for a building owned by the Turkish government.
Despite the indictment, Adams has maintained his innocence and vowed to fight the charges. The federal agents raided his Gracie Mansion residence in the early hours of the morning, but Adams has not been arrested. The Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair has expressed support for Adams, emphasizing the importance of presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
The investigation is ongoing, with federal prosecutors set to announce charges against Adams at a press conference later in the day. The indictment has caused significant public uproar, with concerns raised about Adams’s conduct and the alleged breach of public trust. Further developments are expected as the case unfolds.
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