According to information from the newspaper “The New York Times”, Adams is being investigated for receiving several illegal donations during his campaign. If the accusation is confirmed, the councilman would become the first mayor to be charged with a federal crime.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, has been charged with corruption as part of a federal investigation into the donations received during the campaignThis is evident from sources consulted by the American newspaper The New York Times.
The indictment is currently sealed and it is unclear what charges he will face, but the investigation has focused on whether his campaign colluded with the Turkish government to receive illegal foreign donations.
‘I always knew that if I stood up for New Yorkers, I would become a target, and so I have become a target“If they accuse me, I am innocent and I will fight with all my strength and mind,” he said after hearing the news, which has not yet been confirmed by authorities.
When the accusation is made public, Adams becomes the first mayor in New York functions accused of a federal crimeThis retired city police captain governs the largest city in the United States and holds one of the most important positions in the country.
Tonight, Congressman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has joined the list of officials calling for the mayor’s resignation. “I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue to govern New York City. The avalanche of resignations and vacancies threatens the very functioning of government. The relentless investigations will make it impossible to hire and retain qualified leaders. must resign,” the progressive wrote on her X account.
Adams took office in January 2022 and presented himself as the new face of the Democratic Party, promising a tough-on-crime strategy and a commitment to revitalizing the city in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. He has faced several challenges during his term, including migration crisis or safety in the metro.
Source: EITB
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