NYC mayor Eric Adams indicted: Everything you need to know about FBI probe
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “As Adam’s prominence and power grew, his foreign-national benefactors sought to cash in on their corrupt relationships with him, particularly when, in 2021, it became clear that Adams would become New York City’s mayor,” the indictment states. “I do not see how Mayor Adams can continue governing New York City,” she wrote on X. NYC council member Shekar Krishnan said: “New Yorkers deserve better.” “Mayor Adams has already proven himself unfit and unable to lead from City Hall,” Krishnan said. He must resign.” Who takes over if the mayor steps down New York City public advocate, Jumaane Williams, would step in as acting mayor if Adams resigns Adams said he has no intention of resigning.