New York City’s mayor was indicted by a grand jury over corruption charges by the DOJ. Those charges have now been revealed by the Associated Press.
“NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on charges that he accepted bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources.”
NEW YORK (AP) — NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on charges that he accepted bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources.
— Ali Bauman (@AliBaumanTV) September 26, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on charges that he accepted bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources.
— Michelle L. Price (@michellelprice) September 26, 2024
There’s no other information given about the charges.
Earlier today, the FBI seized the phone of Adams before the indictment was made public. Adams also released a video claiming he was innocent and that he’d request an immediate trial to prove that to New Yorkers.
: Here’s more from the AP:
The indictment alleges Adams “compounded his gains” from the illegal contributions by gaming the city’s matching funds program, which provides a generous match for small dollar donations. His campaign received more than $10,000 in matching funds as a