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Meet Alex Spiro, the big shot celebrity lawyer representing NYC Mayor Eric Adams
Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing corruption and bribery charges, has hired a celebrity lawyer known for being the go-to for well-known clients involved in high profile cases. Alex Spiro is representing Adams in a shocking political case that has turned City Hall upside down. “Federal agents appeared this morning at Gracie Mansion in an effort to create a spectacle…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with bribery and fraud
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was charged with five federal criminal counts including taking bribes, wire fraud and conspiracy to take illegal overseas campaign money. Feds allege Adams took more than $120,000 in gifts and upgrades in exchange for using his power to help Turkey. Adams has maintained his innocent, and his attorney says the business class trips simple...
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Eric Adams all smiles as lawyer blasts charges as ‘conspiracy'
The mayor’s personal attorney stood alongside Eric Adams as he sought to discredit the charges against the first-term mayor.
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Read: Shocking details from Mayor Adams' 57-page criminal indictment
Here’s a round-up of some of the most surprising revelations in the 57-page indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who faces conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery charges
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Worth more than $120,000? A look at Adams' alleged undisclosed extravagant travel benefits
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on charges that he took illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals in exchange for favors. Adams faces conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery charges in a five-count indictment that describes a decade-long trail of crimes. The U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan alleges in the indictment that the former NYPD...
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Jonathan Dienst explains federal charges against Mayor Adams
Chief Investigative Reporter Jonathan Dienst breaks down the criminal charges alleged against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
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SDNY prosecutors detail bribery, wire fraud charges against Eric Adams
“Mayor Adams engaged in a long-running conspiracy in which he solicited and knowingly accepted illegal campaign contributions from foreign donors and corporations,” U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams said Thursday.
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NAACP's Hazel Dukes reacts to Mayor Eric Adams indictment
President of the NAACP New York State Conference Hazel Dukes reacts to Mayor Eric Adams indictment in front of City Hall.
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Who is Damian Williams? The US Attorney for SDNY prosecuting both Eric Adams and Diddy
News of Eric Adams‘ indictment on bribery and corruption charges, sent shockwaves across New York City and the political realm as a whole. According to a summons he was given, the mayor who is in the center of a political storm at City Hall, has been indicted on five-counts centering on bribery, campaign fund fraud, and other corruption charges. The…
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Mayor Adams says he won't resign. But what if he did?
There may or may not be a special election if the mayor resigns. It all depends on the timing.
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US attorney outlines charges against Eric Adams
“Mayor Adams engaged in a long-running conspiracy in which he solicited and knowingly accepted illegal campaign contributions from foreign donors and corporations,” U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams said Thursday.
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Mayor Eric Adams speaks following federal indictment
Eric Adams is accused of improper benefits and illegal campaign contributions, fraudulent matching funds claims, concealment of travel benefits and corrupt favor for foreign benefactor, according to the document unsealed this morning.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams indictment unsealed, revealing 5 counts of corruption charges
Eric Adams has become the first sitting New York City mayor to face criminal prosecution on Thursday.
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Before Eric Adams, has a New York City mayor ever been indicted?
Eric Adams, the New York City mayor who came to office as 110th leader of the nation’s largest city following the 2021 election, has been federally indicted on charges including wire fraud, bribery and conspiracy. With the indictment from a federal grand jury, Adams becomes the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted. This is the first time…
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Read the Eric Adams indictment
Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges out of the Southern District of New York, making him the first sitting mayor of New York City to face criminal prosecution. Adams has denied any wrongdoing on his part and any knowledge of wrongdoing regarding a series of probes surrounding his administration. He says the charges are based on lies and…
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Live updates: Adams defiant as feds allege mayor took bribes in ‘grave breach' of public trust
Eric Adams became the first sitting New York City mayor to face criminal prosecution on Thursday.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds from foreign sources
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on charges that he took illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign nationals in exchange for favors that included helping Turkish officials get fire safety approvals for a new diplomatic building in the city. Read the indictment. Adams, a former police officer, faces conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery charges in a…
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FBI seizes Eric Adams' phone in Gracie Mansion search, lawyer says, as mayor charged
The FBI appeared to conduct a search of Gracie Mansion, the official home of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, on Thursday, according to video from WNBC, NBC News and multiple people familiar with the matter. The FBI New York declined to comment. Sources said agents had a search warrant and duffel bags. The warrant, they said, only pertained to…
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NY governor Hochul ‘aware' of ‘concerning' Eric Adams reports, is monitoring situation
Live updates: Mayor Eric Adams indicted with federal charges Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office released a statement on behalf of the Democrat Thursday regarding the news surrounding Mayor Eric Adams’ anticipated federal charges, according to sources. She has the authority to remove him from office. But a spokesperson says she’s not getting into the fray at this point. “Governor Hochul...
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Who is Jumaane Williams? What to know about the next in line for mayor
New York City’s current public advocate is Jumaane Williams. According to the city charter, he would assume the position of acting mayor, if Eric Adams were to step aside or be suspended from office by the governor. Adams was named in a five-count federal indictment on Thursday. He has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and resisted mounting calls for his resignation. “I...