Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, Accused of Bribery and Wire Fraud in 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, according to a federal indictment unsealed on Thursday. Prosecutors allege that Adams accepted luxury international travel from wealthy foreign businesspeople in exchange for official favors over nearly a decade. He accepted discounted stays at luxury hotels and free travel from Turkey’s national airline. Adams is also accused of receiving illegal campaign contributions from foreign donors, including a Turkish government official. The indictment also alleges that Adams deleted messages and kept fake paper trails to hide his misconduct. The charges come amid a tumultuous time for the Adams administration, with several top officials resigning in recent weeks. Adams has denied the charges and vowed to fight them, while some prominent politicians have called for his resignation. The FBI has conducted multiple searches related to investigations into Adams’ campaign fundraising and possible illicit ties to the Turkish government. Despite the mounting pressure, the governor and other powerful New York politicians have not yet called for Adams to step down. Adams maintains that the charges are false and that he will continue to lead the city as mayor.

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