Politics
New York City Mayor Eric Adams charged with wire fraud, bribery and illegal foreign campaign contributions
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been hit with federal criminal charges, including bribery, wire fraud, and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday morning.
Adams, 64, a former police officer who was elected nearly three years ago on a platform of tough-on-crime policies, is now facing increasing scrutiny amid multiple federal corruption investigations.
One key focus of the investigations is whether Adams’ campaign received illegal foreign donations, particularly from Turkey. Despite the mounting allegations, Adams has denied any involvement in wrongdoing and has rejected calls for his resignation. In a video released Wednesday night, following news of the indictment, Adams stated that any charges against him would be “entirely false” and “based on lies.”
Since taking office on January 1, 2022, Adams and his administration have come under growing federal scrutiny. The FBI raided the home of his chief fundraiser, Brianna Suggs, along with other campaign members last year. The investigation is believed to center on potential illegal campaign contributions from the Turkish government and other foreign entities.
The pressure has only intensified in recent weeks, leading to the resignation of several high-ranking officials within the Adams administration. The police commissioner, health commissioner, and the mayor’s chief counsel have all stepped down. Additionally, New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks announced his resignation after federal investigators seized his phones during a search of the home he shares with Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright on September 4.
Politics
33-year-old James McIntyre arrested for an alleged assault on Rep. Nancy Mace in the Rayburn Office Building
A 33-year-old Illinois man has been charged with assaulting U.S. Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina, according to Capitol Police.
The incident has drawn significant attention due to Mace’s recent legislative proposal.
Authorities identified the suspect as James McIntyre, who now faces a charge of Assaulting a Government Official.
The assault occurred while the Capitol was open to the public, and details of the altercation remain under investigation.
Representative Mace, who has garnered both support and backlash for her proposed legislation to ban transgender individuals from using restrooms that correspond to their gender identity on Capitol Hill, addressed the incident via social media. On Tuesday night, she assured her followers that she is unharmed, stating, “I will be OK.”
The U.S. Capitol Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault. Meanwhile, McIntyre is expected to face legal proceedings for the alleged attack.
This incident underscores ongoing tensions surrounding debates on gender identity and public policy, which have sparked protests and impassioned responses across the nation.