Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury, becoming the first sitting New York City mayor to face criminal charges. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury, becoming the first
00:04sitting New York City mayor to face criminal charges. While the charges remain sealed,
00:08the investigation reportedly involves corruption allegations within his administration. Adams,
00:13under federal scrutiny for nearly a year, maintains his innocence, vowing to stay in
00:17office and fight the charges. Enough. I will fight these injustices with every ounce of my strength
00:25and my spirit. If I'm charged, I know I am innocent. I will request an immediate trial
00:32so the New Yorkers can hear the truth. According to ABC, the indictment follows months of
00:38investigations, with federal agents seizing phones from Adams' close associates. Adams
00:43is expected in court next week.