New York mayor faces justice for corruption

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    PHOTO : afp via getty images / TIMOTHY A. CLARY

    New York mayor faces justice for corruption

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    New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing a series of charges relating to alleged fraud and corruption. They were filed Thursday morning by the Manhattan federal prosecutor.

    PHOTO : Reuters / Caitlin Ochs

  • 10 millions $

    That’s the amount Eric Adams allegedly received in illegal foreign contributions to his election campaigns, according to the indictment. He also allegedly accepted undue advantages, such as trips and stays in luxury hotels. In exchange, he would have put pressure on the New York Fire Department to speed up the opening of a consular building for Turkey, despite security problems.

  • “He hid from the public that he was secretly inundated with gifts [et a maintenu] keeping the public in the dark year after year. »

    DAMIAN WILLIAMS

    Manhattan Federal Prosecutor

  • Adams clame son innocence

    

    PHOTO : afp via getty images / TIMOTHY A. CLARY

    At a press briefing, the Democratic mayor proclaimed his innocence and said he was eager to defend himself. He intends to stay in office and even plans to run again in the New York municipal elections next year. Democratic federal representatives, who fear that this story will have repercussions in the presidential election in November, are calling for his resignation.

  • “From now on, my lawyers will handle the case so I can take care of the city. My daily life will not change. I will continue to do the work I was elected to do for all 8.3 million New Yorkers. »

    ERIC ADAMS

  • A first

    These accusations come after months of investigation. Elected in 2021, Eric Adams became the first African American to lead the largest city in the United States. He is also the first New York mayor to face charges while in office.

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