Eric Adams becomes first sitting NYC mayor to be indicted by grand jury in historic federal probe: sources
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with a federal probe, sources told The New York Post. The indictment, expected to be unsealed Thursday by U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, marks the first time a sitting NYC mayor has faced such charges. Adams is anticipated to surrender early next week. The charges are believed to involve allegations of the Turkish government illegally funneling money into his 2021 mayoral campaign in exchange for approval of the Turkish consulate in Manhattan. Adams has denied any wrongdoing, stating, “If I am charged, I am innocent.” The indictment follows a series of September 4th raids targeting key administration officials, leading to further scrutiny of the mayor's inner circle. Federal prosecutors have demanded communications between Adams' administration and several foreign countries, including Turkey, Israel, and China, as part of the ongoing investigation.
