Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Federal Charges

Federal agents executed a search at Gracie Mansion early Thursday, shortly after New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on corruption charges, marking the first indictment of a sitting New York City mayor. The investigation centers around allegations that the Turkish government funneled illegal donations into Adams' 2021 campaign, with sources indicating communications with other foreign governments are also under scrutiny. Adams, who denies any wrongdoing, stated he will fight the charges, asserting that he anticipated becoming a target for standing up for New Yorkers. Calls for his resignation intensified following the indictment, with prominent figures like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other mayoral candidates suggesting he cannot effectively govern under these circumstances. The mayor's attorney criticized the search as a media spectacle, emphasizing that Adams has not been arrested and is prepared to defend himself. The indictment details are set to be unsealed by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District later today.