Update:

Federal prosecutors on Thursday unsealed a 57-page indictment charging New York City Mayor Eric Adams with wire fraud, bribery, and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations.

The indictment states that Adams “sought and accepted improper valuable benefits, such as luxury international travel, including from wealthy foreign businesspeople and at least one Turkish government official seeking to gain influence over him.”

“As Adams’ prominence and power grew, his foreign-national benefactors sought to cash in on their corrupt relationships with him, particularly when, in 2021, it became clear that Adams would become New York City’s mayor,” the document continues. “Adams agreed, providing favorable treatment in exchange for the illicit benefits he received.”

I have read the Adams indictment. Yes, I know how much the Supreme Court has narrowed corruption law. But this has emails, dates, direct evidence and there's a clear path to the jury convicting, and the courts upholding.

Damien Williams literally has the receipts.

Speaking at a press conference after the indictment was unsealed, Adams called it an “unfortunate” and “painful” day for him but rejected calls to resign and said, “I look forward to defending myself.”

“From here my attorneys will take care of the case, so I can take care of the city,” Adams said. “My day-to-day will not change. I........

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