insert_link World NYC Mayor Adams Faces Pressure as DA Resigns Over Charges New York Mayor Eric Adams is under increasing pressure — after the acting District Attorney for the Southern District of New York chose to resign rather than drop the charges against him. It was an order that came from the Justice Department in Washington, leading to speculation Mr Adams had to come to an arrangement with the Trump administration. Mitch McCann reports: today15 February, 2025
insert_link World New York Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges Federal prosecutors have indicted New York Mayor Eric Adams for allegedly soliciting and accepting illegal campaign contributions, charging him with bribery and fraud. The unsealed indictment claims that foreign nationals with influence over Adams provided him with gifts and favorable treatment before seeking benefits they believed he owed them. Mitch McCann is there and now reports: today27 September, 2024
insert_link World NYC Mayor’s home raided following indictment Police in New York City have raided the official residence of the mayor Eric Adams. It comes after he was indicted, following a year-long investigation into his staff and administration. It is the first time a sitting NYC mayor has been indicted. But New Yorkers say they're not surprised. today27 September, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized New York Mayor charged with taking bribes Prosecutors have charged New York City Mayor Eric Adams with five counts of criminal offences, including bribery, wire fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. According to the BBC, the indictment unveiled on Thursday alleges Adams sought and accepted illegal campaign funds and over $100,000 (£75,000) in luxury travel benefits from Turkish businessmen and an official seeking to gain his influence. Adams said he plans to fight the charges. […] today26 September, 2024
insert_link World NYC Mayor defends police actions at migrant centre The mayor of New York City has defended the city's police officers after video emerged of them using a stun gun at a migrant shelter. The New York Police Department came under fire in recent days for their alleged treatment of a man holding a child. Mayor Eric Adams described the officers' actions as "appropriate." Sally Patterson has more. today14 March, 2024
