NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes, wire fraud and more

A newly released and historic indictment sees charges come against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Documents reveal that he was indicted on five charges, following a federal corruption investigation. He’s the first sitting mayor in the city to face criminal prosecution.

The 57-page indictment detailed a decadeslong trail of alleged crimes. Adams was indicted with one charge each of bribery and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and two charges relating to receiving campaign contributions from foreign nationals. He’s also charged with wire fraud.

The indictment happened after months of Adams being under federal investigation over his alleged connection to Turkish officials and businessmen.

The indictment revealed Adams allegedly “solicited and demanded” bribes that totaled over $100,000. Those included luxury travel benefits from a Turkish official as early as 2016. The Turkish official was allegedly seeking Adams’ help pertaining to regulations of the Turkish consulate in Manhattan.

The indictment alleged wealthy donors used other people called “straw” donors who claimed they were contributing their own money to get around the cap placed on how much money one person can donate.

Adams took the podium Thursday, Sept. 26, following the unsealing of the indictment and was met with protesters calling for him to resign.

Adams said, “We are not surprised. We expected this. This is not surprising to us at all, the actions that have unfolded over the last 10 months, the leaks, the commentary, the demonizing."

He said his attorneys will take care of the case so he can continue to take care of New York City.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul , D, can force him out, which would lead to a special election. She is reportedly monitoring the situation.

New York City’s current public advocate Jumaane Williams would assume the position of acting mayor if Adams were to be suspended by Gov. Hochul or if he were to end up stepping down.

Williams is a former city council member and he ran for governor against Hochul in 2022.

Read Adams' full indictment here .

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