Federal Agents Raid NYC Mayor's Residence Amid Criminal Indictment

Federal agents searched New York City Mayor Eric Adams' residence after he was indicted on criminal charges, causing governmental turmoil. The exact charges remain unclear as the indictment is under seal. Adams vowed to fight the accusations and remain in office, despite calls for his resignation from fellow Democrats.

Federal agents executed a search warrant at the home of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday morning, following his indictment on criminal charges. The investigation has plunged the government of the nation's largest city into chaos.

A black SUV marked 'Federal Law Enforcement' was stationed outside Adams' Gracie Mansion residence in Manhattan's Upper East Side. A Reuters witness reported seeing around a dozen individuals in business attire carrying briefcases and duffel bags entering the premises.

The specific charges against Adams are not yet known, as the indictment remains sealed. It is also unclear if Adams will be arrested or surrender voluntarily. A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's office in Manhattan declined to comment after news outlets reported Adams' indictment by a grand jury.

Adams, a Democrat and the first mayor in the city's history to face such charges while in office, declared the accusations 'entirely false' in a video statement. He pledged to fight the charges and stay in office, despite calls from other Democrats, including U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, for his resignation.

'If I'm charged, I know I'm innocent. I will request an immediate trial so New Yorkers can hear the truth,' Adams emphasized. This legal battle will complicate his potential re-election campaign in 2025, with other Democratic leaders already planning to run against him.

Authorities are investigating allegations that Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign accepted illegal donations, possibly including contributions from the Turkish government. The U.S. Attorney's office is also probing Adams' interactions with entities from Israel, China, Qatar, South Korea, and Uzbekistan. Adams, a former police captain, has uniformly denied any wrongdoing and expressed his willingness to cooperate with the investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)