New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted after federal corruption probe

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal corruption investigation, according to people familiar with the matter, a stunning development that calls into question the political future of the man in charge of running the biggest US city.

The indictment is sealed and it’s not yet clear what charge or charges Adams will face, said the people, who declined to be identified speaking publicly without authorization.

On Wednesday, after news of his indictment was made public, the mayor made it clear that his stance had not changed.

“I always knew that if I stood my ground for New Yorkers that I would be a target – and a target I became,” Adams said in a statement. “If I am charged, I am innocent and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.”

Previously, lawyers for Adams have said that their own investigation showed no evidence of illegal conduct by the mayor. The New York Times first reported the indictment.