NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted in federal corruption probe: report

The mayor of New York City has reportedly been indicted in a federal corruption probe.

The New York Times reported Wednesday that the indictment against Eric Adams remained sealed . It wasn't immediately known what charges he faces.

Adams is a retired police captain who took office in January 2022 after serving in the New York City Transit Police and later the New York City Police Department for over 20 years.

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The Times reported that Adams would become the first New York City mayor to be criminally charged while in office.

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Adams was reportedly subpoenaed in July as part of a federal investigation into corruption and unlawful campaign donations related to his 2021 campaign.

Investigators have been looking into whether Adams and his campaign schemed with the Turkish government to receive unlawful foreign donations, as well as free flight upgrades Adams received from Turkish Airlines.

They were also looking into whether the fire department was pushed to authorize a new skyscraper consulate for the country in Manhattan facing safety questions.

Three subpoenas were served , the Times reported, seeking an array of materials such as texts, documents and other communications. They reportedly also sought information on the travel of Adams, his aides and others, as well as fundraising activities.

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