Reports: New York Mayor Eric Adams indicted in the midst of federal criminal investigations

The mayor of New York Eric Adams has been indicted amid federal criminal investigations into his administration, according to the New York Times.

It is unclear what charge or charges he is facing as the indictment remains sealed, the paper reported.

It comes amid an FBI probe into the running of the largest city in the US and a string of unexpected departures of top officials.

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