(EFE). The mayor of New York, Democrat Eric Adams, He was officially accused this Thursday by the Federal Prosecutor’s Office, which has been investigating him since 2021, with charges of bribery, fraud and solicitation of illegal donations. to the Turkish Government for its Mayoral campaign.
The accusation, which was announced in the federal court for the southern district of New York, in Manhattan, just a few steps from City Hall, makes Adams, a former state senator and former police captain, He is the first mayor of this city to be charged while in office.
The charges were filed after federal prosecutors recently demanded the Mayor’s Office disclose all communications between the Adams administration with Türkiye and five other countries.
Adams repeatedly denied having done anything improper, and also assured that he will defend himself and will not resign.
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The accusation against the mayor of New York
The mayor pleaded innocent and assured that he had become a “target” for having defended “New Yorkers.” “If I am charged, I am innocent and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit,” he told The New York Post.
In November 2023, FBI agents seized some electronic devices from Adams as part of an investigation into political fundraising during his 2021 campaign.
It is believed that the accusations could be related to the mayor’s alleged support from the Turkish government for illegally funneling money into his mayoral campaign.
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More officials involved
The investigations extended to some of the highest officials in his administration, raising doubts about the mayor’s ability to govern.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined the list of officials who have called for the mayor’s resignation.
“I don’t see how Mayor Adams can continue to govern New York City. The avalanche of resignations and vacancies threatens the functioning of the government. Incessant investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain qualified management.
“For the good of the city, I should resign,” the progressive wrote in her account of
I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City.
The flood of resignations and vacancies are threatening gov function. Nonstop investigations will make it impossible to recruit and retain a qualified administration.
For the good of the city, he should resign.…
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 25, 2024
