For the first time in the city’s history, the New York City mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on corruption charges.
Although the details of the charges remain sealed, Adams has been under investigation for alleged corruption.
In a video statement, Mr. Adams encouraged the residents to keep praying for him as he vowed to fight the charges against him.
Adams Accused of Accepting Illegal Donations
Federal probes have scrutinized Adams and his administration, including claims that his 2021 mayoral campaign may have accepted illegal donations from foreign governments.
The investigations revealed Adams’ having ties to countries, including Turkey, Israel, China, Qatar, South Korea, and Uzbekistan.
Adams Refused To Resign
Adams stated that he would not resign, despite growing pressure and calls from figures such as US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to resign.
Officials believe that Adams’ ability to govern has been compromised for accepting donations from foreign governments.
