Thu Sep 26 13:26:12 UTC 2024: ## NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Campaign Corruption Charges
**New York City, NY** – Mayor Eric Adams was indicted by federal prosecutors on Thursday on charges of campaign corruption, alleging he illegally received foreign and corporate donations for a decade in exchange for political influence.
The indictment, which follows a lengthy FBI investigation, accuses Adams of a scheme to defraud the city’s campaign finance system. Prosecutors claim the mayor received millions of dollars in matching funds from taxpayers through a program designed to support small-dollar donations, as well as perks such as free flights, hotel stays, and luxury meals.
The FBI raided Gracie Mansion, the Mayor’s official residence, early Thursday morning, seizing Adams’ phone. While the mayor was not arrested, his lawyer, Alex Spiro, said that the charges were “entirely false, based on lies,” and accused the FBI of using “pressure tactics” to damage Adams’ reputation.
Adams, in a video statement, alleged the indictment is retaliation for his criticism of the Biden administration’s border policies. He also accused the FBI of trying to “create a spectacle” and implied that the investigation was politically motivated.
The indictment alleges Adams concealed the illicit campaign contributions and perks on required disclosure forms, including failing to report trips to countries like India, France, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and China. Prosecutors claim Adams even attempted to hide the source of some donations, using a “fake paper trail” to make it appear as if payments were made.
Despite the charges, Adams vehemently maintains his innocence and has refused calls for his resignation. He insists that he will continue to serve as mayor while fighting the charges in court.
The full details of the indictment are expected to be released later today. If convicted on all charges, Adams faces a maximum sentence of 45 years in prison.
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