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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Feds Charge NYC Mayor Adams With Bribery, Fraud and Soliciting Illegal Foreign Donations
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Feds Charge NYC Mayor Adams With Bribery, Fraud and Soliciting Illegal Foreign Donations

Last updated: October 26, 2024 10:42 pm
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has found himself in hot water after being indicted on federal charges of bribery, fraud, and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The charges stem from an investigation that has spanned nearly a decade and has now come to a head with the unsealing of the indictment by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams’ office.

The indictment includes five charges against Adams, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal program bribery, and receiving campaign contributions from foreign nationals. Prosecutors allege that Adams sought and accepted more than $10 million in illegal ‘straw’ contributions for his 2021 mayoral bid that were traced back to Turkey. These contributions were deemed illegal, as they were an attempt by a Turkish government official and a Turkish businessman to buy influence with the mayor.

In addition to the campaign contributions, Adams is accused of seeking and accepting improper valuable benefits since at least 2014, when he was the Brooklyn borough president. These benefits included more than $100,000 in gifts from the Turkish government, such as free travel to Turkey, meals, and hotel accommodations. Prosecutors claim that Adams created fake paper trails to conceal these gifts or make them appear as if he hadn’t paid for them.

Furthermore, the indictment alleges that Adams used his position as mayor to pressure the New York Fire Department to open a new Turkish consular building in Manhattan, despite it not passing a fire safety inspection. An FDNY official was reportedly threatened with termination if he did not comply with the mayor’s directive.

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The indictment marks a significant fall from grace for Adams, who was once considered a rising star in the Democratic Party. Adams has denied any wrongdoing and insists that federal investigators are demonizing him. Despite calls for his resignation from prominent New York Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and State Sen. John Liu, Adams remains steadfast in his defense.

If Adams were to resign, New York City’s public advocate, Jumaane Williams, would take over as acting mayor and schedule a special election for a new mayor within 90 days. The scandal surrounding Adams has cast a shadow over his tenure as mayor and raises questions about the integrity of his administration. As the legal proceedings unfold, the future of New York City’s leadership hangs in the balance.

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