Overview

• A trove of 1,785 pages of court filings, unsealed on May 9, provides an in-depth look at the FBI's investigation into Mayor Eric Adams, including search warrants and affidavits targeting his electronic devices and campaign finances.
• The documents reveal allegations that Adams accepted bribes, luxury perks, and illegal campaign contributions from foreign officials, including Turkish operatives, and engaged in efforts to obstruct investigators.
• Federal prosecutors were preparing additional charges against Adams before the Trump-led Department of Justice ordered the case's dismissal in February 2025, citing the need for Adams to assist with immigration enforcement policies.
• The case dismissal led to high-profile resignations within the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, including acting U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon, who alleged a corrupt quid pro quo between Adams and the Trump administration.
• Adams, now running for reelection as an independent, met with President Trump on May 9 to discuss infrastructure and funding for New York City, but critics question the mayor’s motives and his alignment with Trump’s policies.