Breaking News: Adams indictment focuses on connections to Turkey

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Adams indictment focuses on connections to Turkey 09/26/2024 11:17 AM EDT NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors unsealed a 57-page indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday focusing on the mayor's ties to Turkish officials and actions he took as mayor-elect. The complaint alleges Adams accepted free travel on Turkish airlines, illegal contributions to his campaign and other perks from a number of people connected to the Turkish government. In exchange, the indictment alleges, Adams used his position as incoming mayor to influence the opening of the Turkish consulate in Manhattan. Read the latest

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