New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five federal charges, including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals.
Per the 57-page indictment, which was unsealed on Thursday morning (September 26), the allegations go back to 2014, when Adams was Brooklyn Borough President. Adams is a former NYPD captain and took office in January 2022, presenting himself as a fresh face for the Democratic Party. He vowed to be tough on local crime and restore the city after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adams has several days to turn himself in and isn’t expected to appear in court this week. Adams’ residence, Gracie Mansion, was raided by federal authorities on Thursday morning. They reportedly spent three hours inside the home and retrieved his cell phone. Adams’ legal woes started in November 2023, when federal investigators targeted his chief campaign fundraiser, Brianna Suggs, and executed a search warrant at her residence. They grew more serious earlier this month after top members of his staff at City Hall—including two deputy mayors, a senior adviser and the schools chancellor—were also hit with search warrants. Adams isn’t required to vacate the office in the wake of the indictment, but if pressure to step down proves to be too overwhelming, the city’s public advocate, Jumaane Williams, would step in until a special election occurred.