Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove has directed federal prosecutors in New York to drop all corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a senior Justice Department official confirmed Monday evening. The charges, initially brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, …
Read More »Trump Addresses Border Wall, Vaccine Policies in Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
In his first press conference since winning re-election, President-elect Donald Trump spoke Monday at his Mar-a-Lago club, addressing a wide range of topics, from the southern border wall and vaccines to the legal troubles of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Trump also weighed in on mysterious drone sightings over …
Read More »NYC Mayor Eric Adams Arraigned on Federal Corruption Charges
Jimmy Williams New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arraigned Friday on federal charges of corruption and bribery in a Manhattan courtroom, marking a dramatic moment in city politics that could lead to his removal from office. Adams, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, is accused of participating in …
Read More »NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted on Bribery and Fraud Charges
Jimmy Williams New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on federal charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery, marking a significant legal crisis for the former NYPD captain-turned-politician. The indictment, unsealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, alleges Adams accepted illegal campaign contributions and bribes from foreign …
Read More »Homes of Senior NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Aides Raided in Federal Inquiry
Jimmy Williams Federal authorities have intensified their investigation into the orbit of New York City Mayor Eric Adams by raiding the homes of at least three of his senior aides and closest associates. According to multiple sources, the raids took place Wednesday morning and targeted the Manhattan residence of First …
Read More »New York City Mayor Eric Adams Faces Sexual Assault Allegations Stemming from 1993, Denies Accusations
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been confronted with accusations of sexual assault dating back to 1993, as disclosed in a legal summons filed in New York Supreme Court on Wednesday. The plaintiff, who asserts she was a city employee at the time of the alleged incident, is pursuing …
Read More »Biden Announces More Actions to Reduce Gun Crime
On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced additional actions to reduce gun crime and make communities safer. “The plan builds on the steps President Biden has taken since the beginning of his Administration to stop the flow of guns being used in crimes, bolster federal, state, and local law enforcement, invest …
Read More »New York City To Allow Noncitizens To Vote In Local Elections
More than 800,000 noncitizens and “Dreamers” could vote in New York City municipal elections as early as next year, after Mayor Eric Adams allowed legislation to become law on Sunday. In December, city legislators passed a measure to allow about 800,000 “green card” holders (permanent US residents) and so-called “dreamers” …
Read More »Keechant Sewell To Become NYPD’s First Female Police Commissioner
On Wednesday morning, New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams announced Keechant Sewell as his pick for NYPD police commissioner. Sewell, 49, will be the first woman police commissioner in the department’s history. “I bring a different perspective to make sure the department looks like the city it serves,” she said. …
Read More »The Biden Administration Is Encouraging States To Use COVID-19 Funding To Combat Rising Crime
The Biden Administration is encouraging state and local governments to use COVID-19 relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to combat violent crime. During a meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden discussed the surge in gun violence with a group of law enforcement officials, community …
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