New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal criminal charges by a grand jury, according to sources cited by The New York Times, with the indictment later confirmed by insiders to the New York Post.

Adams, a retired police captain who was elected on a platform of reducing crime, now faces sealed charges, making him the first sitting mayor in New York City history to be criminally indicted. 

The investigation into Mayor Adams and his inner circle has intensified in recent months, involving high-ranking city officials and raising questions about the administration's operations. According to The New York Times, federal agents have conducted multiple raids, including seizing electronic devices from Adams last November, along with key aides and officials. The probe also explored possible foreign donations to his campaign from the Turkish government, which have further implicated his campaign in the scandal.

Several prominent figures, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have already called for Adams’s resignation. The indictment has led to increased scrutiny and doubt over his ability to continue governing, with city officials and political figures questioning the future of his administration.

This indictment adds to a growing list of federal investigations targeting corruption in Adams’s administration, with many senior aides resigning in the wake of federal inquiries, further destabilizing City Hall.