The timeline of events leading to Mayor Eric Adams' indictment

Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to the Associated Press. This comes after weeks of searches, subpoenas and resignations of top officials in the city.

News 12 Staff

Sep 26, 2024, 12:52 PM

Updated 11 days ago

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UPDATE: Mayor Eric Adams released a video statement following news of the indictment. Watch it here.
Below is a timeline of the events that lead up to the Mayor Adams indictment:
November 2, 2023 - Federal agents raided the home of a top fundraiser and longtime confidante to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who abruptly ditched a planned White House meeting and flew home from Washington. Agents searched the home of Brianna Suggs in Brooklyn.
November 6, 2023 - FBI agents seized phones and an iPad from Mayor Adams.
November 15, 2023 - Mayor Adams sets up legal fund to pay for FBI inquiries, monitored by city's conflict of interest board.
August 2024 - Federal prosecutors issue grand jury subpoenas to Mayor Adams, city hall and his 2021 election committee.
September 5, 2024 - Feds seize cell phones of NYPD officials, including Commissioner Edward Caban.
September 16, 2024 - Retired FDNY Chiefs Brian Cordasco & Anthony Scannavino arrested after corruption investigation
September 20, 2024 - Molly Schaeffer, director overseeing city's Office for Asylum Seekers, gets subpoenaed.
September 21, 2024 - Feds search home of interim NYPD Commissioner Tom Donlon.
September 23, 2024 - NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan announces resignation effective 2025.
September 24, 2024 - Schools Chancellor David Banks announces retirement at end of 2024.