NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Federal Felony Bribery and Campaign-Finance Charges Amid Administration Resignations

Oct 8, 2024, 12:05 PM

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing significant legal and political challenges following his federal felony indictment on bribery and campaign-finance charges. The indictment alleges that Adams obtained more than $10 million in public matching funds for his 2021 campaign under false pretenses. The fallout has led to multiple resignations within his administration, including First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, who will be replaced by Maria Torres-Springer. Other key departures include Phil Banks, Mohamed Bahi, and Winnie Greco, all of whom are implicated in various aspects of the corruption probe. Mohamed Bahi is also charged with witness tampering and destruction of evidence. Governor Kathy Hochul has urged Adams to clean house, adding to the pressure on his administration. Despite the turmoil, Adams has stated his intention to finish his term and run for re-election. A cooperating witness in the case has further complicated Adams' defense, which is not off to a good start.