New York City Mayor Eric L. Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges, according to The New York Times. Adams, who will be the first sitting NYC mayor to face such charges, is expected to surrender next week, sources told The New York Post.
The exact nature of the charges remains sealed, but they are reportedly tied to a federal investigation set to be revealed on Thursday morning. In a statement to The Post, Adams said, “I always knew that standing firm for New Yorkers would make me a target — and now I am one. If I am charged, I maintain my innocence and will fight with every ounce of my strength and spirit.”
While the specific allegations are not yet confirmed, sources suggest they may relate to claims of illegal campaign contributions from the Turkish government during Adams’ mayoral campaign.
Notably, the case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York—the same office prosecuting Sean “Diddy” Combs in another high-profile case.
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