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New York Mayor Eric Adams has been charged at the federal level, according to people familiar with the matter.

The indictment containing the allegations against Adams, a Democrat, was due to be released today, New York Times reported.

Mr. Adams is the first sitting New York City mayor in history to face criminal charges. For months, the mayor and his associates, including staff, have faced subpoenas, raids and allegations of misconduct.

In a speech recorded at his office, Adams said he would remain in office and called any charges he may face “completely false and based on lies.”

It was not immediately clear which laws Mr Adams is alleged to have broken or when he will have to appear in court.

However, it is suspected that the Turkish government may have illegally pumped money into Adams' mayoral campaign in exchange for his agreement to establish a Turkish consulate in Manhattan. The city According to reports, Mr Adams is likely to face charges for acting in his official capacity after receiving donations from abroad and for acting as an unregistered foreign agent.

There are already initial calls for Mr Adams to resign.

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For months, the mayor and his entourage, including staff, have been faced with subpoenas, raids and allegations of misconduct.

Adams reportedly benefited from a fake donor scheme during his 2021 mayoral campaign through his connections to Turkish government officials and Turkish nationals.

The New York mayor has spoken openly about his long-standing relationship with Turkey and the Turkish-American community in New York, having previously boasted that he has made at least six trips to Turkey.

Reports circulated that Adams had received campaign contributions from employees of a Brooklyn-based construction company owned by a Turkish-American businessman.

Adams has vehemently denied all allegations.

The FBI and the New York City Department of Investigations will release more information on Thursday.

Michelle Del Rey26 September 2024 06:00

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White House reporter says President Joe Biden and Adams met before indictment

According to a White House pool report obtained by a reporter at The GuardianBiden and Adams were together shortly before the indictment was announced.

The men met at a reception at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby and Chef Jose Andres were also there.

Screenshot of pool report showing President Joe Biden and Eric Adams were together shortly before impeachment
Screenshot of pool report showing President Joe Biden and Eric Adams were together shortly before impeachment (Michelle Del Rey )

Michelle Del Rey26 September 2024 04:38

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The city reports one of Adams’ charges

Sources told the New York outlet that Adams could face charges as an unregistered foreign agent because he acted in his official capacity after receiving donations from abroad.

Michelle Del Rey26 September 2024 04:31

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A dozen members who served in the New York Senate in the 2009 session will now have criminal records

During this year's session, Senate Republicans replaced Democrat Malcolm Smith as majority leader after two renegade Democrats switched sides and handed control to Republicans. Adams served in the Senate representing Brooklyn from 2006 to 2013.

Michelle Del Rey26 September 2024 03:55

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The investigation into Adams' office escalated earlier this month

Federal agents seized the phones of numerous city officials, including one of Adams' top aides, Schools Chancellor David C. Banks, and Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban. Both Caban and Banks left their posts this month.

Michelle Del Rey26 September 2024 03:34

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Mayor Adams responds

“I always knew that if I stood up for New Yorkers, I would be a target – and I was,” Adams said. “If I am charged, I am innocent and I will fight it with all my strength and determination.”

Michelle Del Rey26 September 2024 03:20

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Details will be announced on Thursday

Adams' indictment is still sealed, so it is not known what charges will be brought against him. Federal prosecutors, the FBI and the city's Bureau of Investigation will release the details on Thursday.

Michelle Del Rey26 September 2024 03:10

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Charges could relate to Adams' mayoral campaign

In November, the FBI raided the home of Brianna Suggs, the mayor's chief fundraiser, and seized two laptops, three iPhones and a file folder labeled “Eric Adams.” The New York Times reported.

Until then, a federal investigation that focused in part on Adams' mayoral campaign had been kept secret, the news agency reported. No charges were filed against Suggs.

A few days after the raid, FBI agents entered Adams' SUV and took his electronic devices.

It is not yet known what charges will be brought against the mayor. On Thursday, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became the first congresswoman to call for Adams' resignation.

Michelle Del Rey26 September 2024 02:45

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Charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams

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