Mayor Adams Indicted, Aides Resign Amid Corruption Probe

Mohamed Bahi, a former senior aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was charged with witness tampering and destruction of evidence as part of a federal investigation into Adams' campaign finance activities. Bahi allegedly instructed witnesses to lie about illegal donations and erased communications on an encrypted app when federal agents arrived with a search warrant. This comes amid a series of resignations from Adams' administration, including high-level officials such as First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, following the mayor's own indictment on bribery and fraud charges. Despite these developments, Adams has pleaded not guilty, maintaining his innocence and facing increasing pressure to stabilize his administration. The federal probe continues to investigate allegations of corruption, including potential connections to foreign entities and misuse of campaign funds. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams emphasized the gravity of interfering with a federal investigation, particularly by government employees.