New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday he expects to be charged with federal crimes and declared his innocence. The New York Times reported that Adams had already been indicted following a long-running federal corruption investigation.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Wednesday he expected to be charged with federal crimes and declared he was innocent, after the New York Times reported he had already been indicted following a long-running federal corruption investigation.
Defying calls from Democratic politicians for him to resign, he said: “You elected me to lead this city, and lead it I will.” One of his lawyers has said that the mayor was co-operating with an investigation but did not say what it was about. The case is likely to complicate any Adams bid for re-election in 2025. Other Democratic politicians, including New York City comptroller Brad Lander, plan to challenge Adams – once a key ally of Democratic President Joe Biden – for the party’s nomination.
Shortly before the announcement, Adams appeared at a reception in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art attended by President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, both of whom made remarks. Adams did not address the gathering. Authorities have also sought information about Adams’ interactions with Israel, China, Qatar, South Korea and Uzbekistan, according to the Times.
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