NYC Mayor Eric Adams Faces Federal Indictment Amid Calls for Resignation

Adams accused of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions while former Governor Andrew Cuomo considers mayoral run.

Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and illegally receiving campaign contributions from foreign nationals.
Adams denies the charges and has accused federal authorities of leaking grand jury information to the media, calling for a judicial investigation into the leaks.
Several high-ranking officials in Adams' administration have resigned, citing the ongoing investigations and the indictment as reasons for their departures.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly considering a run for NYC mayor but has not yet made any formal announcement.
Governor Kathy Hochul has the authority to remove Adams from office, which would trigger a special election, but she has not indicated whether she will take this action.