Prosecutors discuss NYC Mayor Adams indictment

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges alleging that he took bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources, including Turkish officials. Adams is accused of, among other allegations: Raking in more than $10,000 from illegal contributions by using false certifications to game the city’s matching funds program, which provides a generous match for small dollar donations. Working with a Turkish senior official who "facilitated many straw donations" to Adams and arranged for Adams and his companions to receive free or discounted travel on Turkey’s national airline to destinations including France, China, Sri Lanka, India, Hungary, and Turkey.