By The Daily Wire (World News) | Created at 2024-09-26 01:30:14 | Updated at 2024-09-30 09:31:09
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New York City Democrat Mayor Eric Adams has reportedly been indicted in the federal criminal corruption investigation that has cast a dark cloud over his administration for nearly a year.
The New York Times reported that the indictment remains under seal and it is unclear what charges he faces, but once it’s unsealed, he will be the first NYC mayor to be charged while in office.
The investigation had initially centered around whether he conspired with the Turkish government to funnel illegal foreign contributions to his campaign in exchange for actions that he took as mayor. Investigators were also looking at whether he got free flight upgrades from an airline owned by the Turkish government.
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The Times reported earlier this week that prosecutors subpoenaed City Hall, Adams, and his campaign two months ago for additional information related to China, Qatar, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and Israel.
The New York Post reported that US Attorney Damian Williams is expected to announce the charges tomorrow when the indictment is unsealed and sources told the publication that Adams will turn himself in early next week.
“I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City,” said far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) in a statement earlier in the day.
“The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function. Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration,” she continued. “For the good of the city, he should resign.”
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