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(New York, NY) – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges making him the first mayor in New York City history to be charged while in office.
The indictment is sealed, and it’s unclear what charge or charges Adams will face, but they’re believed to be connected to allegations of the Turkish government illegally funneling money into his mayoral campaign The indictment is expected to be unsealed Thursday by US Attorney Damian Williams, with Adams surrendering to authorities early next week
Earlier today, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called for Adams to step down, noting the numerous investigation surrounding city officials and his administration.
