New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on charges of corruption, including accepting bribes and unlawful campaign contributions from Turkish officials and businessmen.
The indictment alleges that Adams received over $100,000 in luxury travel privileges in exchange for treating Turkish interests favorably and used 'straw donors' to collect funds for his campaign.
Despite positioning himself as a pro-crypto mayor, advocating for New York City to become a cryptocurrency hub, Adams' alleged corruption could overshadow his efforts in this area.
Calls for accountability and Adams' removal from office are increasing, but key political leaders have yet to publicly address the situation.