Federal investigators conducted a search at Mayor Eric Adams’ official residence early Thursday morning following his indictment on federal charges announced the previous night.
In a video statement, Adams asserted his innocence, claiming that any forthcoming charges would be rooted in falsehoods. The specific charges are expected to be disclosed later today.
Adams and several of his key associates have been under increasing scrutiny amid multiple federal corruption investigations, particularly regarding allegations of illegal foreign donations to his campaign from Turkey.
Stay tuned for live updates on this developing story.
