{"id":2346070,"date":"2024-09-25T22:07:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T02:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eric-adams-indicted-on-federal-criminal-charges-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-25T22:07:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T02:07:51","slug":"eric-adams-indicted-on-federal-criminal-charges-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/eric-adams-indicted-on-federal-criminal-charges-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Feric-adams-indicted-on-federal-criminal-charges-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2346070&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>New York City Mayor Eric \u2062Adams has been indicted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/n-y-assemblyman-ron-kim-calls-for-gov-cuomos-impeachment\/\" title=\"N.Y. assemblyman Ron Kim calls for Gov. Cuomo\u2019s impeachment\">federal criminal charges<\/a>, making him \u200cthe \u200bfirst sitting mayor\u200c in the city&#8217;s history to face \u200dsuch repercussions. The indictment stems from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disgraced-san-francisco-official-arrested-for-attempted-robbery-at-food-bank\/\" title=\"Disgraced San Francisco Official Arrested for Attempted Robbery at Food Bank\">federal corruption investigation<\/a>, though\u2062 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chauvin-trial-juror-speaks-publicly-dont-think-any-of-us-felt-pressured-to-convict\/\" title=\"Chauvin Trial Juror Speaks Publicly: \u2018Don\u2019t Think Any Of Us Felt\u2019 Pressured To Convict\">specific charges<\/a> remain \u2063sealed. Despite the legal challenges, Adams has publicly \u200ddeclared his innocence, asserting that \u2063he will vigorously defend himself\u200d against the allegations.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation \u2062reportedly examines \u200dAdams&#8217;s alleged collaboration \u2064with the Turkish government to\u200b facilitate the construction of a\u2062 new \u2062consulate by\u200d bypassing safety concerns. \u2062In exchange, it is alleged\u200d that the Turkish government provided illegal foreign contributions to his\u2063 campaign. Following the \u2064indictment, various\u200c political figures, including\u200d City Comptroller Brad Lander and \u2062State Senator\u200b Zellnor Myrie, have urged Adams to\u2063 resign in order to allow the city to focus on pressing challenges \u2062without distraction. Should he step down,\u200b Public\u200c Advocate Jumaane Williams would assume the position \u200dof acting mayor and potentially schedule a special election.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1769618\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>New York City<\/a> Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Sources familiar with the matter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/live\/2024\/09\/25\/nyregion\/eric-adams-indicted-corruption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>told<\/a> the <em>New York Times<\/em> on Wednesday night that Adams was indicted following a federal corruption investigation, though the specific charges are sealed. This would make him the first mayor in the city&rsquo;s history to be indicted while in office.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement to the outlet, Adams remained defiant.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I always knew that If I stood my ground for New Yorkers that I would be a target&mdash;and a target I became. If I am charged, I am innocent and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>While the charges are unknown at this time, the federal investigation into Adams was focused partly on allegations that Adams conspired with the Turkish government to push through the construction of a new Turkish consulate, eschewing safety concerns. In return, the Turkish government allegedly funneled illegal foreign funds into his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-union-blunder-reveals-the-truth-behind-big-labor\/\" title=\"Biden Union Blunder Reveals The Truth Behind Big Labor\">campaign war chest<\/a>, multiple outlets have reported.<\/p>\n<p>Adams&rsquo;s rivals in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/philly-dem-mayoral-primary-winner-hospitalized-skips-victory-party\/\" title=\"Philly Dem Mayoral Primary Winner Hospitalized, Skips Victory Party.\">upcoming mayoral election<\/a> were quick to call upon him to step down.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The most appropriate path forward is for him to step down so that New York City can get the full focus its leadership demands,&rdquo; City Comptroller Brad Lander said, according to the outlet.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We need a leader who is fully focused, without distraction, on the enormous challenges we face,&rdquo; State Sen. Zellnor Myrie said.<\/p>\n<p>If Adams resigns, public advocate Jumaane Williams would become the acting mayor and set a date for a special election. However, the mayor has repeatedly insisted that he will not do so.<\/p>\n<p>According to the&nbsp;<em>Wall Street Journal<\/em>, the Department of Justice, FBI, IRS, and the city Department of Investigation all have investigations into Adams, though in most cases it isn&rsquo;t clear what&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/crime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crimes<\/a>&nbsp;they are focusing on.<\/p>\n<p>Investigations and accusations of corruption have plagued Adams since November 2023, when the FBI raided the homes of two of his associates. Numerous close associates have since been investigated, raided, and arrested, some as recently as this month, presenting a chaotic image of his administration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) became the most prominent Democrat to call on Adams to resign ahead of the report. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) declined to do the same.<\/p>\n<p>Adams&rsquo;s phone and iPad were seized in November, one of the first indications of a major investigation. In July, the mayor was served two grand jury subpoenas. The past month has seen a slew of new revelations, raids, and resignations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1769618\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1769618\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eric Adams indicted on federal charges amid corruption probe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2346071,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Adams.-.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[36661,36411,15074],"class_list":["post-2346070","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-eric-adams","tag-federal-charges","tag-indictment"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Adams.-.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2346070","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2346070"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2346070\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2346071"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2346070"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2346070"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2346070"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}