Eric Adams, New York's mayor, is indicted

WHEN ERIC ADAMS, New York City’s mayor, was 15 he was arrested and beaten by a police officer. He went on to become a police officer himself, rising to captain before entering politics. He used that powerful anecdote from his youth to launch his mayoral campaign in 2020. His story resonated with New Yorkers. Nearly four years later, the mayor’s time at City Hall looks precarious. On September 25th the New York Times revealed that Mr Adams faces federal criminal charges in an indictment and he may be arrested again.

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