America in Brief

Published on September 30, 2024

New York City Mayor Charged in Fraud Scheme New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing charges of bribery, fraud, and abusing his political power in a multi-year corruption scheme whilst serving in America’s most populated city. The five-count charges involve wire fraud, accepting illegal campaign contributions from Turkish foreign nationals, and setting up a Turkish Consulate in the city without proper fire regulations, in exchange for luxury holidays in Turkey. Adams maintains his innocence and refuses to resign, saying the charges against him are politically motivated. A former captain in the New York Police Department, Adams is the first among the city’s 110 mayors in its 400-year history to receive criminal charges while in office. If convicted, he could face decades in prison....

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