New York City Mayor Eric Adams surrenders to federal authorities to face corruption charges
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams surrendered to federal authorities on Friday after being indicted on five corruption charges. The 64-year-old mayor turned himself in at a federal courthouse in Manhattan, where he is expected to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker later in the day. Upon surrendering, Adams was processed and fingerprinted before his initial court appearance, where he will likely be asked to enter a plea. The charges against Adams, which were unsealed on Thursday, include conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals. Prosecutors allege that Adams received illegal contributions and luxury perks, including $100,000 in free travel. Despite the charges, Adams has denied any wrongdoing, stating he will continue to serve as mayor while fighting the accusations in court. He faces a pivotal moment in what is the first federal indictment of a sitting New York City mayor.
