Sources say that New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, marking a stunning fall for the former police captain who became the city’s second Black mayor nearly three years ago. The indictment, which was sealed late Wednesday, details the charges against Adams, but it is not clear when the charges will be made public or when he might have to appear in court. Adams, a Democrat, has denied the allegations and vowed to fight them with every ounce of his strength. If Adams were to resign, he would be replaced by the city’s public advocate, Jumaane Williams, who would then schedule a special election. The federal investigations into Adams’ administration have been ongoing for several months, with multiple top advisers facing legal peril. The investigations involve allegations of campaign fundraising irregularities, influence peddling, and possible connections to the Turkish government. Despite the legal challenges, Adams has insisted that he will continue governing New York City and allow the investigations to run their course. A spokesperson for Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has the power to remove Adams from office, did not immediately return a request for comment. The ongoing investigations have led to a series of high-level departures from City Hall, including the resignations of the police commissioner and schools chancellor. Federal authorities have also searched the homes and seized electronic devices from several senior officials close to Adams. The mayor’s popularity has declined over the past two years, with his administration facing criticism over its handling of the housing crisis and accusations of corruption among people close to him.

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