New York Mayor Eric Adams is expected to face federal charges from prosecutors in the Southern District of New York soon, with the specific charges not yet clear. The Adams administration has been dealing with high-level resignations amid multiple federal probes, including an investigation into potential illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources and allegations of pressuring city officials to approve a building housing the Turkish Consulate. Adams has denied any wrongdoing and stated that he will fight the charges with all his strength.
Several top officials close to Adams have had their homes searched and phones seized by federal investigators, with one police commissioner resigning in September. The city government is facing a public corruption investigation and another federal probe following a search of homes belonging to Adams’ former director of Asian affairs. Despite calls for his resignation from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and mayoral candidate Brad Lander, Adams has stated that he plans to continue governing New York City.
The ongoing investigations have left the city government without clear leadership, leading to concerns about the ability to effectively govern with internal turmoil. The situation is still developing, and updates are expected as more information becomes available. Jonathan Dienst, Tom Winter, and Rich Schapiro are among the reporters who have covered this story for NBC News.
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