Federal Charges Await New York Mayor Eric Adams

New York Mayor Eric Adams is expected to face federal charges by prosecutors out of the Southern District of New York as soon as Thursday, according to sources familiar with the matter. The charges are not clear, but Adams has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to fight them. This comes as his administration is already reeling from high-level resignations amid federal probes, including one focused on potential illegal campaign contributions from the Turkish government. Federal investigators are also looking into whether Adams pressured the city’s former fire commissioner to approve a building for the Turkish Consulate despite safety concerns. Multiple officials close to Adams have had their homes searched and phones seized, leading to further scrutiny of potential corruption within the administration. With so many resignations and investigations, the city government is facing a leadership crisis and policy direction is unclear. U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called for Adams to resign, and more politicians are expected to follow suit. The situation is still developing, and updates are expected. Jonathan Dienst, Tom Winter, and Rich Schapiro of NBC News are covering this story closely.

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