NYC mayor Eric Adam indicted: Everything you need to know

Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on at least one criminal charge by federal prosecutors, making him the first mayor of the city to be charged in office, according to reports.. Adams is under federal investigation over campaign fundraising violations and foreign influence, according to The New York Times, which first reported the indictment on Wednesday night.. The indictment is due to be unsealed later this morning, and Adams could appear in court as soon as Thursday morning.

The Democrat, a retired police captain who grew up in Brooklyn and Queens, is now fighting for his political career with several prominent politicians already calling for him to resign, including congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.. The exact allegations are unknown but it is understood they center on whether Adams and his campaign conspired with the Turkish government over illegal foreign donations, according to the Times.. Adams is likely to be charged with acting as an unregistered foreign agent for taking actions in his official capacity after receiving donations from foreign sources, The City reported.. n addition, the investigation is looking into allegations around whether Adams pressured officials of the New York Fire Department to greenlight a new high-rise building for the Turkish consulate in Manhattan despite safety concerns, the Times reported.
It is not clear if Adams will surrender voluntarily or if he will be arrested.