What we know about Turkey-related charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The indictment against Adams is largely based on his dealings with Turkish nationals and includes illegal travel benefits worth over $100,000.
Federal prosecutors have charged New York City Mayor Eric Adams with five federal charges, including corruption, bribery and seeking illegal foreign campaign donations, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday, and Turkey is a big part of the story.
Adams “solicited and knowingly accepted illegal campaign contributions from foreign donors and corporations,” US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams told reporters on Thursday after the indictment, prepared in coordination with the FBI, was unsealed.
“Adams took these … even though he knew these contributions were attempts by a Turkish government official and Turkish businessmen to buy influence with him," said Williams.
The charges begin with events in 2015, when Adams was borough president, and span his mayorship, which began in 2021.
