New York City’s Democrat Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges following corruption investigations into his office.
Adams was indicted on federal criminal charges by a Manhattan grand jury.
However, the details of the indictment remain under seal.
Reports have suggested that the indictment could be unsealed as early as tomorrow.
The FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) have so far refused to comment on the matter.
It is unclear who Adams has retained as his personal attorney.
In a statement obtained by The Associated Press, Adams said:
“I always knew that if I stood my ground for New Yorkers that I would be a target — and a target I became.
“If I am charged, I am innocent, and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.”
Several people have already been raided in the orbit of the 63-year-old former NYPD captain.
Multiple top officials have also stepped down from Adams’ administration amid the investigations.
In February, FBI agents raided the home of Winnie Greco, one of his top aides, in the Bronx.
In November, feds swarmed the property of another aide, Cenk Ocal, a former Turkish airlines executive who joined the mayor’s transition team.
That same month, they visited Brianna Suggs, the mayor’s chief fundraiser.
Rana Abbasova, another close aide, reportedly flipped on the mayor in May after scrutiny over his dealings with Turkish Airlines, according to the New York Times.
New York State lawmakers have issued statements that they agree this move is the best course of action for the city moving forward.
“The mayor and his administration appear to be riddled with corruption, and the public has lost all confidence in their ability to move the five boroughs forward,” said New York State Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar.
“Mr. Adams should do what’s best for this city and step aside so that a new election can be held.
“His situation is untenable.”
“Another NY Democrat clouded in scandal,” said New York Congressman Nick Langworthy.
“Time and again, they have proved they only care about their personal power and scoring political points, not what’s best for New York’s taxpayers.
“It’s time for people to send a message that they aren’t going to take it anymore.”
The FBI has reportedly been looking into whether Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign conspired with the Turkish government and other entities to raise funds.
Investigators recently expanded their investigations to five foreign nations, including Communist China.
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