"This was a multiyear scheme to buy favor with a single New York City politician on the rise: Eric Adams," said U.S. attorney Damian Williams, underlining the systemic nature of the alleged corruption.
"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 declared, detailing the quid pro quo arrangement.
The dramatic scenes unfolded as federal agents marched into Gracie Mansion, revealing the first federal indictment against a sitting mayor in New York City's history and signaling a potential shift in political accountability.
Despite the indictment prompting immediate calls for his resignation, it was highlighted that there is no legal requirement for Mayor Adams to vacate his office amid these serious allegations.
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