New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges, The New York Times reported Wednesday night. The indictment is still sealed, so the nature of the charges are unclear. Adams is the first New York mayor to be indicted while in office.
Prior to the indictment, Adams and his administration were caught in a tangled web of federal investigations involving subpoenas, raids, and turmoil within city hall.
Adams addressed the indictment in a statement to CBS New York. “I always knew that If I stood my ground for New Yorkers that I would be a target—and a target I became,” he said. “If I am charged, I am innocent and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.”
Earlier this month, the FBI raided the homes of several top Adams administration officials including First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Deputy Mayor Philip Banks, City Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban, and Schools Chancellor David Banks. Authorities also seized electronic devices belonging to Adams’ adviser Timothy Pearson, and issued a slew of subpoenas to other members of his administration.
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