A grand jury has indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on at least one federal criminal charge, sources familiar with the matter told The New York Times. This comes as Adams has been under federal investigation for months, over his alleged connection to Turkish officials and businessmen, as well as campaign donations he supposedly received.
However, we do not yet know the exact charges Adams will be facing.
Once the indictment is unsealed, Adams will become the first mayor of New York City to face a federal charge while in office. Previously, Adams has denied any wrongdoing saying it’s political payback for his complaining about the migrant crisis in New York City.
On Wednesday night, he vowed to stay in office and fight the charges.
“Enough, I will fight these injustices with every ounce of my strength and my spirit,” Adams said. “If I’m charged — I know I’m innocent — I will request an immediate trial so the New Yorkers can hear the truth. New Yorkers know my story. They know where I come from. I have been fighting injustice my entire life. That fight has continued as your mayor.”
Once charged, it’s not clear when he would surrender to authorities.
