New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges.

New York City’s 110th  Mayor Eric Adams is facing a federal indictment, after authorities raided mayor's official residence - Gracie Mansion on Thursday morning. The indictment remains sealed for now, but the federal investigation has focused at least in part - whether Mr. Adams and his campaign conspired with the Turkish government to receive illegal foreign donations, and the criminal counts alleged include conspiracy to commit bribery.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams

In a video statement released late Wednesday, Mr. Adams said:

"It is now my belief that the federal government intends to charge me with crimes. If so, these charges would be entirely false, based on lies. But they would not be surprising. I always knew that If I stood my ground for all of you that I would be a target — and a target I became. If I am charged, I am innocent and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit."

The U.S. attorney’s office and the FBI declined to comment on the indictment. Adams Charged.

Update: Eric Adams NY City mayor charged with bribery and wire fraud - Indictment