Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has been indicted on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery, marking a significant event as he is the first sitting mayor in modern NYC history to face such legal challenges. Prosecutors accuse him of exploiting his office for personal benefits, including free travel from Turkish Airlines and securing illegal foreign campaign contributions. Adams has denied wrongdoing, attributing the indictment to his criticism of federal policies, while prosecutors assert the investigation began well before those critiques, detailing a scheme that allegedly began in 2014.
"The criminal indictment unveiled last September against Mayor Eric Adams accused him of abusing his office to obtain free and discounted travel and illegal foreign campaign contributions for himself."
"The indictment was the first against a sitting mayor in modern New York City history, and Mr. Adams denied any wrong doing, attributing it to his criticism of the Biden administration."
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