Federal agents raided the official residence of New York Mayor Eric Adams Thursday morning amid reports the embattled leader has been indicted on corruption charges.
A grand jury has indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on sealed criminal charges, according to two sources familiar with the situation. The charges, which remain undisclosed, have not yet been publicly detailed. Adams, in response, issued a statement asserting his innocence, stating that he always expected to become a target for his stance in favor of New Yorkers. He vowed to fight the charges with all his strength. The federal prosecutor’s office in Manhattan declined to comment on the indictment, first reported by The New York Times.
This development marks a significant fall for Adams, who was elected nearly three years ago as New York City’s second Black mayor. A former police captain, Adams won on a platform that emphasized law and order, promising to reduce crime in the city.
