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Breaking News: Adams indictment focuses on connections to Turkey

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Adams indictment focuses on connections to Turkey

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.

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