Mayor Adams, Confronted With Detailed Graft Charges, Says He Won't Quit

"In return for the gifts and donations, Mr. Adams used his influence as Brooklyn borough president and later as mayor to assist Turkish officials with issues they were facing in the city, prosecutors said."

"Thursday's dramatic events began with the startling sight of federal agents marching into Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York mayors since World War II."

"Mr. Adams was charged with five counts, including bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations."

"This was a multiyear scheme to buy favor with a single New York City politician on the rise: Eric Adams, Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said at a news conference."

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