Mayor Eric Adams is accused of federal crimes: details
26 september 2024 в 18:13
Mayor Eric Adams became the main news on Wednesday, September 25, when he released a recorded statement. Insisting on his innocence, a native of New York, he stated that he is a «target» and that the upcoming federal government charges against him are «based on lies». New Yorkers not only want to know why Adams was accused, but people across the country are also interested in what this Democrat has done.
Adams' charges were revealed on Thursday, September 26. According to NBC News, the mayor was charged in one case of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery in 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.
After his charges became known, Adams was not immediately arrested. However, he spoke about the charges against him in his address from Gracie Mansion.
«My fellow New Yorkers, I believe the federal government intends to charge me with a crime», - he said in a recorded statement. «If so, these charges are completely false, based on lies, but they would not be surprising».
Adams continued, saying that he «always knew that if he stood his ground», - he would «become a target».
«I have become a target», - he added. «For months, leaks and rumors have been directed at me in an attempt to undermine my reputation and portray me as guilty. Last week they searched the home of our new police commissioner, looking for documents from 20 years ago».
The mayor then promised to «fight these injustices with all my strength and spirit».
«If I am charged, I know I am innocent», - he said. «I will request an immediate trial so that New Yorkers can hear the truth».
If Adams is found guilty of the upcoming federal charge (or charges) against him, the mayor could face jail time. Additionally, he promised the public that he will «request an immediate trial», - which will expedite the situation.
On Thursday, September 26, Adams' home was searched by law enforcement. According to various sources, agents seized the mayor’s phone, which, according to his lawyer Alex Spiro, was unwarranted.
«They sent a dozen agents to take the phone when we would have gladly given it», - Spiro said in a statement in the morning. «Federal agents showed up this morning at Gracie Mansion in an attempt to stage a show (again) and take the phone (again). He was not arrested, and he looks forward to his day in court»
Adams' charges were revealed on Thursday, September 26. According to NBC News, the mayor was charged in one case of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery in 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.
After his charges became known, Adams was not immediately arrested. However, he spoke about the charges against him in his address from Gracie Mansion.
«My fellow New Yorkers, I believe the federal government intends to charge me with a crime», - he said in a recorded statement. «If so, these charges are completely false, based on lies, but they would not be surprising».
Adams continued, saying that he «always knew that if he stood his ground», - he would «become a target».
«I have become a target», - he added. «For months, leaks and rumors have been directed at me in an attempt to undermine my reputation and portray me as guilty. Last week they searched the home of our new police commissioner, looking for documents from 20 years ago».
The mayor then promised to «fight these injustices with all my strength and spirit».
«If I am charged, I know I am innocent», - he said. «I will request an immediate trial so that New Yorkers can hear the truth».
If Adams is found guilty of the upcoming federal charge (or charges) against him, the mayor could face jail time. Additionally, he promised the public that he will «request an immediate trial», - which will expedite the situation.
On Thursday, September 26, Adams' home was searched by law enforcement. According to various sources, agents seized the mayor’s phone, which, according to his lawyer Alex Spiro, was unwarranted.
«They sent a dozen agents to take the phone when we would have gladly given it», - Spiro said in a statement in the morning. «Federal agents showed up this morning at Gracie Mansion in an attempt to stage a show (again) and take the phone (again). He was not arrested, and he looks forward to his day in court»
© Artemenko Olga
