Mayor of NYC, Eric Adams, accused of bribery and wire fraud in a decade-long scheme

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing five federal charges, including wire fraud, bribery, and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national. He is accused of accepting luxury international travel from a wealthy businessman and Turkish officials in exchange for official favors. Adams allegedly kept fake paper trails and deleted messages to hide his misconduct. The indictment includes details of Adams pressuring the New York City Fire Department to allow a Turkish consular building to open despite safety concerns. He also allegedly received illegal campaign contributions from foreign donors. Despite the charges, Adams has vowed to fight and defend himself. Several politicians have called for his resignation, but key figures have not yet done so. The search of Adams’ home and the seizure of his phone are part of ongoing investigations into his administration’s campaign fundraising and potential ties to the Turkish government. The mayor’s administration has faced multiple federal probes and resignations of top officials. Throughout, Adams has maintained his innocence and commitment to leading the city.

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