New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges after authorities raided the homes of his aides and confidants as part of a corruption investigation. The specific charges are unclear as the indictment remains sealed, but Adams has denied any wrongdoing and vows to fight the charges. This comes after a separate probe into possible illegal foreign campaign donations during Adams’ 2021 mayoral campaign.
Following the indictment, calls for Adams to resign have come from New York lawmakers and officials. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and State Senator Jessica Ramos have expressed disappointment and called for Adams’ resignation, citing various corruption scandals in the city government. Comptroller Brad Lander also suggested that Adams stepping down would be the most appropriate course of action due to the seriousness of the charges.
The indictment adds to the political upheaval in New York City, with several high-ranking city officials resigning in recent months over corruption allegations. Police Commissioner Edward Caban and other top aides to Adams have stepped down following federal investigations and raids. Adams’ chief legal advisor also resigned, and two former fire department chiefs were arrested on bribery charges. The resignation of Deputy Mayor David Banks was announced following reports of federal agents seizing his phones.
The situation has caused concern among New Yorkers and officials, with State Senator Zellnor Myrie calling for Adams to resign to allow for focused leadership in addressing the city’s challenges. The indictment of Adams marks a significant moment in New York City’s political landscape and raises questions about the future of governance in the nation’s largest city.
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