Bribery and Campaign Scandals: The Adams Case Explained
Federal agents raided Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, on September 26, 2024, following his indictment on multiple federal charges, including bribery, wire fraud, and accepting illegal campaign contributions.
The investigation is part of a broader probe into his 2021 mayoral campaign and his alleged ties to Turkish officials.
During the raid, authorities seized electronic devices, including the mayor’s phone. This follows months of investigations into accusations that Adams accepted gifts and campaign donations in exchange for political favors, such as influencing a fire inspection for a Turkish consulate building.
Adams has denied any wrong doing and vowed to defend himself, stating that the raid was an unnecessary spectacle. Despite calls from some political figures for his resignation, Adams has refused to step down and continues to maintain his innocence