Eric Adams

2024 - 9 - 26

From City Hall to the Courtroom: Mayor Adams Faces Indictment Drama!

Bribery - Corruption Investigation - Democratic Party - Eric Adams - Federal Indictment - Gracie Mansion - Hurricane Helene - New York City - Political Scandal

Hold onto your hats, folks! New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in hot water with a federal indictment. Can he bounce back from this scandal?

In a sensational twist that has the Big Apple buzzing, New York City Mayor Eric Adams finds himself embroiled in a scandal as sources confirm that he is facing federal criminal charges. This unprecedented moment marks the first time a sitting mayor in New York City is facing such serious allegations. While details surrounding the indictment remain shrouded in secrecy, sources indicate that it stems from a lengthy investigation into potential corruption linked to the mayor’s campaign and dealings. Adams, known for his tough-on-crime approach as a former police captain, now faces a different kind of fight as he declares his intention to contest these accusations fiercely.

Amid the chaos, Adams has made it clear that he intends to keep his position, labelling the charges as “entirely false, based on lies.” As political analysts speculate on the repercussions of this indictment for both Adams and the Democratic Party, many are considering the potential ramifications for his electoral challengers. With the 2025 election looming, some Democrats might be ready to pounce on this controversy to dethrone Adams and recalibrate their strategies in the upcoming race.

Interestingly, this drama unfolds during a crucial time for Kamala Harris, who relies on Adams as one of New York’s 28 presidential electors. His indictment could significantly influence the electoral dynamics as the vice president and her team prepare for a crucial election cycle. Many fear that Adams’s troubles could spiral into a larger scandal, affecting not just his political future but also Harris's campaign viability.

As we wait for the indictment to be unsealed and further details to emerge, it’s essential to recognize the gravity of the situation. This particular scandal illuminates broader discussions regarding corruption in American politics and raises questions about the ethical responsibilities of elected officials. New York City is on edge: it seems that not only will it weather charges against its mayor, but it may also face storms of a different kind as Hurricane Helene approaches from the Atlantic!

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted, sources say (mykxlg.com)

For much of the last year, Adams has faced growing legal peril, with multiple federal investigations into top advisers producing a drumbeat of subpoenas, ...

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Eric Adams, New York's mayor, is indicted (The Economist)

On September 25th the New York Times revealed that Mr Adams faces federal criminal charges in an indictment and he may be arrested again. It seems likely that ...

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Mayor Eric Adams Is Indicted (The New York Times)

The mayor, who ran for office on a promise to rein in crime, has been federally charged after a corruption investigation.

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New York Mayor Adams faces criminal indictment, vows to fight ... (Reuters)

NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Wednesday he expected to be charged with federal crimes and declared he was innocent, ...

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Eric Adams indictment impacts Kamala Harris as New York elector (Newsweek)

The under pressure mayor is one of New York's 28 Democratic presidential electors who will award votes to November's winner.

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New York mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges (Evening Standard)

Eric Adams has said he will remain in office, describing any charges he may face as 'entirely false, based on lies'

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Mayor Eric Adams' indictment could open the door for these ... (New York Post)

Mayor Eric Adams already has several Democratic challengers in the 2025 race -- and more contenders may seize his bombshell indictment as an opportunity to ...

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New York City mayor Eric Adams vows to fight federal charges as ... (The Independent)

However, it is thought the Turkish government may have illegally put money into Adams' mayoral campaign in exchange for him approving a Turkish consulate in ...

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Eric Adams Is Indicted, and Florida Braces for Hurricane Helene (The New York Times)

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Charges against NYC Mayor Adams expected as soon as today ... (NBC New York)

Adams, a former police captain and Brooklyn borough president who was elected mayor in 2021, could face charges as soon as Thursday, sources told NBC News ...

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Mayor Eric Adams Is Indicted: Live Updates (New York Magazine)

The indictment won't be unsealed until Thursday morning, but Eric Adams has already released a statement insisting he's innocent of any charges, ...

Indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains sealed (WHRO)

Mayor Adams has been criminally indicted, according to several sources. It's not clear what the specific charges are, though the indictment is expected to ...

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted following a federal investigation ... (CBS News)

The indictment remains sealed, so it's unclear what charges Adams will face. However, it will make him the first sitting mayor in New York City history to be ...

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Indicted: Eric Adams (Politico)

With Timmy Facciola. New York City Mayor Eric Adams in New York on Sept. 24, 2024. The indictment against Mayor Eric Adams is to be unsealed today.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted by federal grand jury ... (weisradio.com)

Adams, a former police captain who was elected as mayor of NYC less than three years ago, has spent nearly a year under the cloud of federal investigations.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted, sources say. Here's how ... (CBS New York)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal investigation, source said. Reaction is pouring in, with many calling for his ...

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New York Mayor Eric Adams expected to face federal charges (NBC News)

FBI agents were conducting a search of Gracie Mansion, the mayor's home, early Thursday. Adams vowed to fight the charges "with every ounce of my strength ...

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Eric Adams official residence searched as he faces federal indictment (KCBY.com 11)

New York Mayor Eric Adams' official residence was searched early Thursday morning after being indicted byaFederal agents early Thursday swept in to search ...

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted: Report (KCBY.com 11)

It is currently unclear what the charges of the indictment are against the retired police captain. Adams was originally indicted after a federal corruption ...

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NYC Mayor indicted. And, Hurricane Helene expected to be ... (NPR)

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges after a corruption probe into his administration. And, Hurricane Helene is projected to reach a ...

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New York mayor Eric Adams faces calls to resign after indictment ... (The Guardian)

Democrats including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say mayor should step down as federal agents search official residence.

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What happens if NYC Mayor Eric Adams resigns or leaves office ... (CBS New York)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been defiant and says he won't resign, but what happens if he does, or is removed office?

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Read the unsealed indictment and charges against New York Mayor ... (Interlochen)

As news spread that Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, federal agents arrived to search New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official ...

Indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams remains sealed (Delaware First Media)

Mayor Adams has been criminally indicted, according to several sources. It's not clear what the specific charges are, though the indictment is expected to ...

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Who is Eric Adams, the New York City mayor facing indictment? (The Guardian)

Federal investigators have raided home of the former police officer whose career is dotted with inconsistencies.

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Eric Adams indictment live updates: FBI search New York mayor's ... (BBC News)

Investigators searched his official residence hours before prosecutors were expected to reveal details of the charges he's facing.

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New York City mayor Eric Adams charged with fraud and bribery (Financial Times)

Federal prosecutors allege Democratic leader accepted gifts and cash from wealthy foreigners including a Turkish official.

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New York City mayor Eric Adams charged with conspiracy, wire ... (The Irish Times)

Mr Adams, a former police officer, faces conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery charges in a five-count indictment that describes a decade-long trail of alleged ...

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Eric Adams charged with taking bribes and foreign campaign ... (The Guardian)

Former police officer is the first sitting New York City mayor to be criminally charged and has vowed to stay in office.

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Read the indictment: NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery ... (NPR)

In an extraordinary operation, federal agents descended upon the mayor's home early Thursday morning.

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New York City mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes from ... (Sky News)

Eric Adams is the first of New York City's 110 mayors to be criminally charged while in office. He denies the charges, and vowed to "continue to do the ...

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Read the unsealed indictment and charges against New York Mayor ... (Public Radio Tulsa)

As news spread that Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, federal agents arrived to search New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official ...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Charged With Bribery And ... (Department of Justice)

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “As alleged, Mayor Adams abused his position as this City's highest elected official, and before that as Brooklyn Borough ...

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Eric Adams indictment: How campaign finance violations often grow ... (The Conversation AU)

Federal investigations into irregular election spending can uncover wild stories. Politicians have used campaign money to pay rent, fund family vacations, ...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges (Delaware First Media)

Federal prosecutors are charging New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery and fraud. Adams is alleged to have accepted bribes from wealthy foreign ...

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What is NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused of? The charges explained (BBC News)

US prosecutors have charged New York City Eric Adams with bribery and fraud charges as part of a "long-running" scheme that has upended politics in ...

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Read the indictment: NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery ... (Delaware First Media)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting a political contribution from a foreign national, according to an ...

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Read the unsealed indictment and charges against New York Mayor ... (WYSO)

As news spread that Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, federal agents arrived to search New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official ...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges (WHRO)

Federal prosecutors are charging New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery and fraud. Adams is alleged to have accepted bribes from wealthy foreign ...

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery and wire fraud (BBC News)

Eric Adams is accused of illegally accepting foreign campaign donations and $100000 in luxury travel benefits from Turkish nationals.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams indictment alleges bribery, illegal campaign ... (CBS News)

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations.

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Eric Adams faces pressure to resign as New York Democrats plot ... (CNN)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the rank-and-file transit cop who rose to the city's most powerful office, is no longer the master of his political destiny.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted on federal charges including ... (KUAR)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five charges, including bribery, fraud and taking foreign donations.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges (KNAU Arizona Public Radio)

Federal prosecutors are charging New York Mayor Eric Adams with bribery and fraud. Adams is alleged to have accepted bribes from wealthy foreign ...

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted on federal charges including ... (Delaware First Media)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five charges, including bribery, fraud and taking foreign donations.

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Read the indictment: NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery ... (Boise State Public Radio)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting a political contribution from a foreign national, according to an ...

NYC Mayor Eric Adams is indicted on federal charges including ... (Boise State Public Radio)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on five charges, including bribery, fraud and taking foreign donations.

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'Again & Again, For Years': Read the Corruption Allegations Against ... (City Limits)

A federal indictment unsealed Thursday accuses Adams of accepting bribes—including illegal campaign contributions and luxury travel perks—from Turkish ...

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams arrives for arraignment on federal indictment (CBS News)

NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance charges.

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New York City mayor Eric Adams arrives at court in illegal ... (BreakingNews.ie)

New York City's embattled and indicted mayor Eric Adams has arrived at a federal courthouse to be arraigned on charges that he accepted illegal campaign ...

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Judge Dale Ho, Who Is Presiding Over Eric Adams Case, Fought for ... (The New York Times)

Judge Dale E. Ho, who will oversee the case, has a sterling educational pedigree and a history of pointed remarks as a civil rights lawyer.

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Eric Adams arrives at court following charges he accepted bribes ... (The Guardian)

New York mayor appears in court as prosecutors allege that before and during his term he 'sought and accepted improper valuable benefits'

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Read the indictment: NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery ... (WHRO)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting a political contribution from a foreign national, according to an ...

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Eric Adams indictment: Jumaane Williams, Kathy Hochul and more ... (WABC-TV)

Jumaane Williams, Kathy Hochul react to NYC Mayor Eric Adams' indictment on charges alleging that he took bribes and illegal campaign contributions.

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to charges in federal ... (CNN)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and two counts of soliciting campaign contributions ...

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New York Mayor Eric Adams in court on corruption charges (RTE.ie)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is in court to face federal charges of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish nationals.

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NYC Voters Distrust Mayor Eric Adams and Think He Prioritizes His ... (Data For Progress)

By Isa Alomran and Rob Todaro. A new Data for Progress survey, in conjunction with No Power Grab NYC and commissioned by New Yorkers Defending Democracy, ...

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams arrives at court in case over illegal ... (PBS NewsHour)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has arrived at court to be arraigned on charges that he accepted illegal campaign contributions and free overseas trips from ...

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