FBI Discovers ‘Additional Criminal Conduct’ by New York Mayor Eric Adams, New Court Filing Shows

NEW YORK (WABC) — The FBI has uncovered “additional criminal conduct” by New York Mayor Eric Adams, federal prosecutors said in a new court filing.

Adams has already pleaded not guilty to a five-count indictment that accused him of accepting luxury trips in exchange for political favors.

The revelation of possible additional criminal conduct came in a court filing in which prosecutors opposed a defense request for additional information about the initial charges.

“While the indictment and discovery provide Adams with more than sufficient information regarding his alleged accomplices, abettors and abettors, law enforcement has continued to identify additional individuals involved in Adams’ conduct and uncover additional criminal conduct by Adams,” reads in the document. saying.

Federal prosecutors did not elaborate but said in previous court hearings that an indictment is “likely” in the mayor’s criminal case.

The mayor declined to comment and referred questions to his defense attorney, Alex Spiro.

“Even Ray Charles can see what’s going on,” the mayor said when asked. “I’ve said it over and over again, I haven’t done anything wrong. Let’s let the lawyers handle it. I have to run the city.”

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