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.
The Spin
This is a spectacular fall from grace for the mayor of America's largest city. While law does not require him to step down if an indictment comes, it is more than likely that his position would become untenable.
While this indictment, if proven, would be shocking, America operates on the notion of presumption of innocence. Adams is owed that much, at least, and we should be careful before jumping to conclusions.
