NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces federal indictment amid controversy over Turkish connections

Adams claims he's being targeted by the federal government for standing up for New Yorkers amidst the migrant crisis.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury in connection to a federal probe involving allegations of illegal campaign contributions from the Turkish government. 

The indictment, expected to be unsealed Thursday by U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, marks the first time a sitting NYC mayor has faced criminal charges in over 170 years. Adams is expected to surrender to authorities next week, sources told The Post.

The indictment allegedly ties Adams to accusations of accepting donations from foreign entities in exchange for political favors, including the approval of the Turkish consulate in Manhattan. 

Prosecutors also suspect Adams acted as an unregistered foreign agent. Along with Adams, his top campaign fundraiser, Brianna Suggs, and Director of Asian Affairs, Winnie Greco, are also expected to be named in the indictment. 

“I always knew that if I stood my ground for New Yorkers, I would be a target — and a target I became,” Adams said in a defiant statement. “If I am charged, I am innocent, and I will fight this with every ounce of my strength and spirit.”

In a video message, Adams reiterated his determination to stay in office and proclaimed, “I will request an immediate trial so that New Yorkers can hear the truth. I have been fighting injustice my entire life.”

The charges are believed to be connected to raids conducted on September 4, which targeted several high-profile Adams administration officials. 

Federal prosecutors have demanded City Hall provide all communications between the mayor's office and foreign governments, including Turkey, Israel, China, and South Korea, among others.