New York City Mayor Adams Faces Pressure After Federal Indictment

A federal indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has fueled fierce debate about whether he can or should remain in office.

The 57-page criminal indictment, unsealed Thursday, lays out charges of soliciting and accepting illegal campaign contributions, attempting to cover up the bribes, and repeatedly misusing his political power on behalf of foreign donors.

Adams maintains that the effort to prosecute him has political motives, and the mayor has dug in his heels for what may be a protracted legal defense.

In a Sept. 26 press conference, the mayor said that the charges, leaks, and what he called the “demonization” of himself and his administration hadn’t caught him off guard.

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