News Americas, New York, NY, September 25, 2024: Caribbean U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, has secured a second high-profile indictment in just over a week. This time, it’s the acting mayor of New York City, Eric Adams.
In a historic development, Mayor Adams has become the first sitting mayor of New York City to be indicted by a grand jury, according to a report from the New York Times tonight. The indictment, part of a federal investigation, is expected to be revealed tomorrow by US Attorney Williams, the son of Jamaican immigrants.
Mayor Adams is expected to surrender to authorities early next week, as reported by the New York Times. In response, Adams released a statement to the New York Post, saying, “I always knew that if I stood up for New Yorkers, I would be a target—and a target I was. If accused, I am innocent and will fight this with every ounce of my strength and soul.”
The mayor has consistently denied any wrongdoing amid the ongoing federal investigation.
The landmark indictment comes after federal prosecutors sought records from City Hall, focusing on communications between the Adams administration and six foreign countries, including Turkey, Israel, China, Qatar, South Korea and Uzbekistan, as part of the broader investigation.
Sources reported that Adams’ 2021 campaign had been subpoenaed over donations linked to Turkey, leading to a broader investigation into foreign influence. Federal subpoenas issued in July sought extensive records from the administration about these foreign interactions.
The investigation gained significant public attention in November when FBI agents conducted a high-profile raid on the Brooklyn home of Brianna Suggs, a top fundraiser for Adams’ campaign, who also faces charges in connection with the case.
Since then, the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has remained closed as the investigation continues to unfold, marking a critical moment in New York City’s political landscape.
If Adams resigns, Caribbean American Public Advocate Jumaane Williams will be sworn in on an interim basis until the election.
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