Mayor Eric Adams Faces Federal Corruption Charges

New York City's Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal corruption charges, including wire fraud, bribery, and receiving illegal foreign donations from Turkish officials during his 2021 campaign. He is accused of accepting perks like luxury travel and manipulating municipal funding for personal gain.

The FBI seized his phone after entering his official residence, making Adams the first NYC mayor to face federal charges while in office. The indictment also details allegations of accepting funds from multiple countries in exchange for expediting permits and granting requests.

The charges have triggered calls for his resignation, including from prominent figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Adams, who previously served as a state senator and police captain, had campaigned on a law and order platform but now faces severe scrutiny amidst ongoing federal probes.

Despite the gravity of the charges, Adams maintains his innocence, calling the accusations baseless and driven by falsehoods.