Eric Adams under suspicion: what happened and what’s next?
27 september 2024 в 19:37
After searches in his home and the home of his chief fundraiser, Brianna Snaggs, Eric Adams found himself at the center of attention as these investigations culminated in the filing of criminal charges on Wednesday, September 25. Facing five charges, the 64-year-old politician stated in a video published by the New York Post: «My fellow New Yorkers, I believe the federal government intends to charge me with a crime». He added: «If so, these charges are completely false, based on lies, but they will not surprise me».
Due to the legal problems of the Democratic Party member, many are wondering: What exactly did Eric Adams do?
According to CNN, the indictment states: «For nearly a decade, Adams sought and accepted improper valuable benefits, such as luxurious international trips, including from wealthy foreign businessmen and at least one representative of the Turkish government seeking to influence him».
As a result of the charges filed on Thursday, September 26, they include one charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery of a federal program, and receiving campaign donations from foreign citizens; one charge of wire fraud; two charges of soliciting donations from foreign citizens; and one charge of bribery, according to NBC News.
After the announcement of the charges, Adams was not arrested. Although he was not detained, he addressed the issue in a video published by the New York Post, stating that he has become a «target». He continued: «For months, leaks and rumors have been directed at me in an attempt to undermine my reputation and portray me as guilty. Just last week, they searched the home of our new police commissioner, looking for documents from 20 years ago».
If Eric Adams is unable to complete his term as mayor of New York, Jumaane Williams, the public advocate, will assume the position of acting mayor. The 48-year-old previously served as a member of the New York City Council from the 45th district
Due to the legal problems of the Democratic Party member, many are wondering: What exactly did Eric Adams do?
According to CNN, the indictment states: «For nearly a decade, Adams sought and accepted improper valuable benefits, such as luxurious international trips, including from wealthy foreign businessmen and at least one representative of the Turkish government seeking to influence him».
As a result of the charges filed on Thursday, September 26, they include one charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery of a federal program, and receiving campaign donations from foreign citizens; one charge of wire fraud; two charges of soliciting donations from foreign citizens; and one charge of bribery, according to NBC News.
After the announcement of the charges, Adams was not arrested. Although he was not detained, he addressed the issue in a video published by the New York Post, stating that he has become a «target». He continued: «For months, leaks and rumors have been directed at me in an attempt to undermine my reputation and portray me as guilty. Just last week, they searched the home of our new police commissioner, looking for documents from 20 years ago».
If Eric Adams is unable to complete his term as mayor of New York, Jumaane Williams, the public advocate, will assume the position of acting mayor. The 48-year-old previously served as a member of the New York City Council from the 45th district
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