New York Mayor Eric Adams has defended his innocence after being indicted on federal criminal charges, saying that he will fight the charges with "every ounce of his spirit.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal corruption investigation, becoming the first sitting mayor in New York’s history to be charged while in office.
Adams’ indictment remains sealed and it is unclear what charges he faces, according to a Sept. 25 report from The New York Times citing sources familiar with the matter.
He is likely set to face court on Sept. 26 where the indictment is to be unsealed and the scope of his charges will be revealed.
