New York Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:23AMAdams, a former police officer turned politician, along with members of his inner circle, has spent nearly a year under investigation by federal authorities.
His cell phones were seized and, in recent weeks, the residences of some of his closest confidants were searched by federal agents working on several related corruption probes. Two weeks ago, Adams accepted the resignation of his handpicked police commissioner Edward Caban after his phones were subpoenaed. The mayor's chief counsel, Lisa Zornberg, stepped down. This week, the schools chancellor, David Banks, announced plans to retire at the end of the year. Banks had also turned over his phone to federal authorities.
The FBI seized Adams' electronic devices as part of an investigation into whether his 2021 mayoral campaign's fundraising. Other investigations have focused on city contracts and enforcement of regulations governing bars and clubs.This is a breaking news story. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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