By Axios | Created at 2024-09-26 01:54:22 | Updated at 2024-09-30 07:26:31
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, per multiple reports Wednesday.
Why it matters: It wasn't immediately clear what criminal charges the former NYPD captain faces and the indictment remained was sealed on Wednesday night, but the New York Times notes Adams would be the first NYC mayor to face criminal charges while serving in office.
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