New York City Mayor Eric Adams Indicted On Federal Charges

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with five counts in an alleged long-standing conspiracy connected to improper benefits, illegal campaign contributions and an attempted cover-up, according to a sweeping indictment unsealed Thursday morning.

64-year-old Adams faces one count of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy, two counts of solicitation of a contribution from a foreign national and one count of bribery, according to the indictment, charges that expose the Mayor to significant prison time if convicted.

Adams, who was elected in 2021, is the first sitting New York City mayor to ever face charges.