Federal agents raided the official residence of New York Mayor Eric Adams, Gracie Mansion, on Thursday morning amid reports of corruption charges. Adams released a statement expressing his belief that he is being charged with federal crimes, which he denies as false and based on lies. His lawyer, Alex Spiro, criticized the seizure of Adams’ phone as an attempt to create a spectacle. The FBI and U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan did not immediately comment on the situation.
Adams, a former police captain and state senator, is facing federal investigations into his administration. Recently, his police commissioner resigned after federal raids targeted top city officials, including Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright and Schools Chancellor David Banks. The investigations include possible illegal foreign donations to Adams’ campaign, a nightclub protection racket involving elements of the NYPD, and city contracts for migrant housing.
The embattled mayor has vowed to fight the charges and maintain his innocence. The situation has caused turmoil in New York City’s government and raised concerns about corruption within Adams’ administration. The raids at Gracie Mansion signal a significant escalation in the legal challenges facing Adams as he navigates a potential federal indictment.
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