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A Manhattan grand jury has indicted New York Mayor Eric Adams on federal charges, sources confirmed to Fox News, though details remain sealed.
The indictment could be unsealed as soon as tomorrow, and raids have already targeted people close to the 63-year-old former NYPD captain. The FBI and DOJ declined to comment, and it’s unclear who Adams has hired as his attorney.
In February, FBI agents raided the Bronx home of Winnie Greco, a top aide to Mayor Eric Adams. In November, they searched the property of Cenk Ocal, a former Turkish Airlines executive and member of Adams’ transition team, and also visited Brianna Suggs, the mayor’s chief fundraiser. In May, another aide, Rana Abbasova, reportedly cooperated with investigators amid scrutiny over Adams’ connections to Turkish Airlines, according to The New York Times.
The FBI is reportedly investigating whether Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign conspired with the Turkish government and other entities to raise funds.
Adams released a statement Wednesday night, claiming his innocence and deeming himself a target: “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.”
Following the announcement, city officials urged the mayor to resign, such as New York City Comptroller Brad Lander:
“Mayor Adams, like all New Yorkers, deserves due process, the presumption of innocence, and his day in court. However, it is clear that defending himself against serious federal charges will require a significant amount of the time and attention needed to govern this great city. The most appropriate path forward is for him to step down so that New York City can get the full focus its leadership demands.”
Reaction and speculation grows on X over what may have sparked the investigation into Adams in the first place:
Eric Adams spoke out against the border crisis and now he’s getting indicted.
This is what happens when Democrats don’t play ball with Democrat leadership. pic.twitter.com/BMJnJAlWat
— Being Libertarian (@beinlibertarian) September 26, 2024
🚨JUST NOW:
Mayor of NYC Eric Adams indicted on corruption charges.
The truth is coming! pic.twitter.com/PTQD56XyF6
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) September 26, 2024
BREAKING: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has just been indicted by the feds and will be arrested very soon
This follows after multiple employees of his campaign team and mayor’s office were raided by the FBI relating to foreign bribery, corruption, etc
AOC issued a call for… pic.twitter.com/SgFYQ3VOOv
— George (@BehizyTweets) September 26, 2024
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