New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The indictment comes three years after authorities opened an investigation against him in 2021, with primary charges coming from allegations that he may have received funds from the Turkish government in exchange for official actions on Ankara’s behalf.

The indictment said that a “senior official in the Turkish diplomatic establishment” sent illegal donations to Adams’s election campaign in 2021. After he won the elections, a Turkish official allegedly wrote to one of Adam’s staffers that the foreign minister of Turkey was “personally paying attention to him.”

The day he won the elections, he allegedly received a text from a Turkish businessman, which read, “I’m going to go and talk to our elders in Ankara about how we can turn this into an advantage for our country’s lobby.”

As per allegations, in April 2022, a Turkish official won assurances from Adams that the mayor won’t speak about the Armenian Genocide as the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day was approaching.

“Adams did not make such a statement,” the indictment said. Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day commemorates the killings of more than 1.5 million Armenians by Turks more than a century ago.

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The indictment alleged that Adams was awarded with free trips and airlines upgrades worth more than $100,000, which also included a trip from New York to India back in 2016.

In March 2019, when Adams was planning another trip to Turkey, his staffer allegedly told him to “delete all messages you send me” to be on safer side, to which the mayor responded, “Always do.”

Following his indictment, Adams addressed a conference in which he said, “Everyone who knows me knows that I follow the campaign rules and I follow the law,” something that he has said numerous times in the past.

Before the indictment, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized Eric Adams’s phone early Thursday.

Earlier, federal agents arrived at the mayor’s official residence, Gracie Mansion, at about 6 am local time and entered the building to conduct a search.

Despite massive allegations and indictment, Adams said ‘no’ when he was asked whether he is considering stepping down.

“I was elected by 700,000 people.”

(With inputs from agencies)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The indictment comes three years after authorities opened an investigation against him in 2021, with primary charges coming from allegations that he may have received funds from the Turkish government in exchange for official actions on Ankara’s behalf.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The indictment comes three years after authorities opened an investigation against him in 2021, with primary charges coming from allegations that he may have received funds from the Turkish government in exchange for official actions on Ankara’s behalf. The indictment said that a “senior official in the Turkish diplomatic establishment” sent illegal donations to Adams’s election campaign in 2021. After he won the elections, a Turkish official allegedly wrote to one of Adam’s staffers that the foreign minister of Turkey was “personally paying attention to him.” The day he won the elections, he allegedly received a text from a Turkish businessman, which read, “I’m going to go and talk to our elders in Ankara about how we can turn this into an advantage for our country’s lobby.” As per allegations, in April 2022, a Turkish official won assurances from Adams that the mayor won’t speak about the Armenian Genocide as the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day was approaching. “Adams did not make such a statement,” the indictment said. Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day commemorates the killings of more than 1.5 million Armenians by Turks more than a century ago. Also read: New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted by grand jury in corruption probe, says won't resign The indictment alleged that Adams was awarded with free trips and airlines upgrades worth more than $100,000, which also included a trip from New York to India back in 2016. In March 2019, when Adams was planning another trip to Turkey, his staffer allegedly told him to “delete all messages you send me” to be on safer side, to which the mayor responded, “Always do.” Following his indictment, Adams addressed a conference in which he said, “Everyone who knows me knows that I follow the campaign rules and I follow the law,” something that he has said numerous times in the past. Before the indictment, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized Eric Adams’s phone early Thursday. Earlier, federal agents arrived at the mayor’s official residence, Gracie Mansion, at about 6 am local time and entered the building to conduct a search. Despite massive allegations and indictment, Adams said ‘no’ when he was asked whether he is considering stepping down. “I was elected by 700,000 people.” (With inputs from agencies)

NYC Mayor Adams charged with bribery, fraud; accused of acting on Turkey’s behalf

Charles Dickens Imene Oliha, a diplomat to the United Nations avoided a rape charge in New York City because of diplomatic immunity, the New York Daily News reported.&nbsp;

As per the report, the 46-year-old is a career diplomat for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in South Sudan. He is reportedly accused of making a pass at a woman, who was out walking a friend’s dog in upper Manhattan.&nbsp;

She rejected his advances. But the woman said that he forced his way into her apartment and raped her twice. This happened at 11pm (local time) last Sunday.&nbsp;

The news report also mentioned that the man lives in the same apartment as the woman.&nbsp;

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It is understood that the incident was not immediately reported. The report mentioned that the woman reported the alleged rape to local police several hours after the a convinced her.&nbsp; 
The victim also said she was in shock.&nbsp;

Later, she went to the New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Washington Heights to undergo medical tests.&nbsp;

After the police complaint was filed, Oliha was taken into custody, but he was released after the police verified his diplomatic status. The officials stated that they were investigating Oliha.&nbsp;

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The NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner Julian Phillips said, “This remains an ongoing investigation”. He noted that it was a “state department matter”.&nbsp;

Commenting on the arrest and the subsequent release of Oliha, New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams said that an investigation was underway. He also added that “sexual assault of any kind should never be tolerated”.&nbsp;

Stéphane Dujarric, who is a spokesman for the UN secretary-general, said: “We are aware of this report, which is very concerning. Any case of alleged sexual assault needs to be fully investigated. This particular case involves a member of the Permanent Mission of South Sudan who is not a staff member of the United Nations. This is a bilateral issue between South Sudan and the US authorities.”&nbsp;

Dujarric added. “We will continue to follow the situation.”&nbsp;

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Charles Dickens Imene Oliha, a diplomat to the United Nations avoided a rape charge in New York City because of diplomatic immunity, the New York Daily News reported.

Charles Dickens Imene Oliha, a diplomat to the United Nations avoided a rape charge in New York City because of diplomatic immunity, the New York Daily News reported. As per the report, the 46-year-old is a career diplomat for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in South Sudan. He is reportedly accused of making a pass at a woman, who was out walking a friend’s dog in upper Manhattan. She rejected his advances. But the woman said that he forced his way into her apartment and raped her twice. This happened at 11pm (local time) last Sunday. The news report also mentioned that the man lives in the same apartment as the woman. ALSO READ | Paul Pelosi, husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, pleads guilty to drunk driving charge It is understood that the incident was not immediately reported. The report mentioned that the woman reported the alleged rape to local police several hours after the a convinced her. The victim also said she was in shock. Later, she went to the New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Washington Heights to undergo medical tests. After the police complaint was filed, Oliha was taken into custody, but he was released after the police verified his diplomatic status. The officials stated that they were investigating Oliha. ALSO READ | Ukraine war: UN condemns cages put up in Mariupol concert hall for prisoners of war The NYPD’s Deputy Commissioner Julian Phillips said, “This remains an ongoing investigation”. He noted that it was a “state department matter”. Commenting on the arrest and the subsequent release of Oliha, New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams said that an investigation was underway. He also added that “sexual assault of any kind should never be tolerated”. Stéphane Dujarric, who is a spokesman for the UN secretary-general, said: “We are aware of this report, which is very concerning. Any case of alleged sexual assault needs to be fully investigated. This particular case involves a member of the Permanent Mission of South Sudan who is not a staff member of the United Nations. This is a bilateral issue between South Sudan and the US authorities.” Dujarric added. “We will continue to follow the situation.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US: UN diplomat accused of raping a woman. He was arrested but released after claiming immunity