Reports: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted After Federal Investigation

The Facts

• New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal corruption investigation, multiple outlets reported late on Wednesday. It is the first time a sitting New York City mayor has faced criminal charges.

• While the exact details of the indictment, first reported by the New York Times, remain unclear, it was reported that it would be unsealed on Thursday.

• However, it is believed the indictment relates to Adams' connection to Turkish government officials. Namely, that he allegedly accepted illicit campaign contributions from the officials in exchange for approving a new Turkish consulate in Manhattan.