Eric Adams reportedly indicted: Everything we know
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has reportedly been indicted by a grand jury following a federal corruption investigation.
The New York Times reported on Wednesday night that Adams became the first sitting mayor in the city’s history to face a criminal indictment. The nature of the charges is unclear, as the indictment remains sealed, with further details expected on Thursday.
“I always knew that If I stood my ground for New Yorkers that I would be a target—and a target I became,” Adams said in a statement. “If I am charged, I am innocent and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.”
In July, a federal subpoena was issued to obtain information from Adams, his campaign and City Hall. It arrived eight months after FBI agents confiscated the mayor’s phones and iPad as he left a Manhattan event.
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A number of top figures in the Adams administration have also been targeted in federal corruption investigations, with agents confiscating the phones the mayor’s schools chancellor, two deputy mayors and a senior adviser overseeing migrant shelter contracts this month.
Phones were also seized from Police Commissioner Edward Caban, who said that he resigned his position on September 12 “for the good of this city” and the New York City Police Department.
While Adams has said recently that he has no intention of resigning, a special election to replace him would be scheduled if he changes his mind. In the meantime, Jumaane Williams, the city’s public advocate, would temporarily take his place as acting mayor.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
