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New York City MayorEric Adams was charged with bribery, wire fraud and two other federal crimes, on Thursday, becoming the first sitting mayor in modern history to face federal criminal charges.
US Attorneys in the Southern District of New York unveiled a sprawling five-count indictment against Adams, accusing him of seeking and accepting “illegal campaign contributions to his 2021 mayoral campaign, as well as other things of value, from foreign nationals.”
The charges stem from a months-long federal investigation into his 2021 mayoral campaign and his ties to Turkish government officials and Turkish nationals.
Federal agents descended upon the Gracie Mansion on Thursday morning, seizing Adams’ cell phone and conducting a search warrant.
Adams denied all allegations of wrongdoing in a pre-recorded video released on Wednesday evening. He described any charges he may face as “entirely false” and “based on lies.”
Calls for Adams to resign have begun.
Indictment accuses Adams of accepting ‘straw’ donor contributions
The federal indictment against Adams accuses him of accepting “straw” donations, or illegal campaign contributions.
Federal prosecutors allege nationals gave Adams contributions with money that was given to them by other foreign individuals.
“Adams increased his fundraising by accepting these concealed, illegal donations – at he costs of giving his secret patrons the undue influence over him that the law tries to prevent,” federal prosecutors said
Ariana Baio26 September 2024 16:00
Eric Adams charged with bribery, wire fraud and more
Eric Adams was charged with four federal crimes associated with his solicitation and acceptance of illegal campaign contributions.
In a federal indictment, unsealed on Thursday, prosecutors charged Adams with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, bribery, and two counts of solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national
The charges, stemming from an investigation into Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign and his ties to Turkish government officials
Ariana Baio26 September 2024 15:53
Watch live: Criminal charges against Eric Adams expected to be unsealed
Ariana Baio26 September 2024 15:50
Chuck Schumer declines to comment on indictment
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was asked to comment on the Eric Adams indictment.
Here’s what he didn’t have to say.
Ariana Baio26 September 2024 15:20
Everything you need to know about FBI probe
Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on at least one criminal charge by federal prosecutors, making him the first mayor of the city to be charged in office, according to reports.
Adams is under federal investigation over campaign fundraising violations and foreign influence, according to the New York Times, which first reported the indictment on Wednesday night.
Graeme Massie and Rhian Lubin report:
Ariana Baio26 September 2024 15:00
Press conference to be held at 11:30 am ET
US Attorneys in Manhattan announced there will be a press conference at 11:30 a.m. ET to unveil “significant public corruption charges.”
Ariana Baio26 September 2024 14:57
Biden met with former NYC mayor on Wednesday evening
President Joe Bide met with former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg on Wednesday evening for a reception at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
In his remarks, the president said: “He’s not the mayor right now, but he’s still the mayor.”
His comment was met with laughter from the audience.
Just hours later, it would be revealed that the current mayor, Eric Adams, was indicted.
Ariana Baio26 September 2024 14:45
Sources: Two of Adams’s campaign staff ‘named in the indictment’
Two of Adams’s top campaign staff are expected to be named in the indictment against the New York City mayor, sources have told the New York Post.
Brianna Suggs, a key fundraiser during the mayor’s 2021 campaign, and his current director of Asian affairs, Winnie Greco, are expected to be named in the indictment, according to the newspaper, though it is not known whether they will be charged or just named.
The indictment is due to be unsealed later this morning, according to reports.
Rhian Lubin26 September 2024 14:20
Investigators take Adams’ phone: lawyer
Hours after sweeping into Gracie Mansion, federal agents took Adams’ cell phone, his lawyer told the New York Times.
This is the second time in a year that federal authorities have seized Adams’ electronic devices as part of a wider investigation.
Alex Spiro, a lawyer for Adams, said in a statement: “Federal agents appeared this morning at Gracie Mansion in an effort to create a spectacle (again) and take Mayor Adams phone (again). He has not been arrested and looks forward to his day in court.”
He added: “They send a dozen agents to pick up a phone when we would have happily turned it in.”
Ariana Baio26 September 2024 14:00
In photos: FBI agents descend on Gracie Mansion
Ariana Baio26 September 2024 13:46
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