Although the indictment is still sealed, it is currently unknown what charge or charges Eric Adams is facing. He is anticipated to be formally charged later today.
Supporting a story by The News, two individuals with knowledge of the case confirmed the indictment to the AP news agency.
Of the 110 mayors of the city, Mr. Adams will be the first to face criminal charges while serving in office.
The FBI is looking into how America’s largest city is handled and a number of high-ranking officials’ sudden exits. This is the context of the indictment.
Agents took devices away from senior Adams administration officials at the beginning of this month as part of what looks to be.
Edward Caban, the commissioner of New York police, and his twin brother were among those whose gadgets were taken. Caban resigned shortly after.
In a succinct letter, Lisa Zornberg, the mayor’s top legal advisor who had stood up for him at press appearances, announced her resignation this month as well, stating that “I can no longer effectively serve in my position.”
The FBI took possession of Mr. Adams’ phones in November.
He affirmed his innocence in a video statement released on Wednesday.
“I always knew that If I stood my ground for all of you, that I would be a target – and a target I became,” stated the mayor.
“For months, leaks and rumors have been aimed at me in an attempt to undermine my credibility and paint me as guilty.”
