Crime and Public Safety

On Sunday, Mayor Adams stopped at houses of worship after pleading not guilty to five federal charges including bribery and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national. However, on Monday morning, it's business as usual as he has a full schedule of events beginning with a meeting with senior administration officials. FOX 5 New York's Robert Moses joined LiveNOW from FOX with the latest.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges alleging that he took bribes and illegal campaign contributions from foreign sources, including Turkish officials. Adams is accused of, among other allegations: Raking in more than $10,000 from illegal contributions by using false certifications to game the city’s matching funds program, which provides a generous match for small dollar donations. Working with a Turkish senior official who "facilitated many straw donations" to Adams and arranged for Adams and his companions to receive free or discounted travel on Turkey’s national airline to destinations including France, China, Sri Lanka, India, Hungary, and Turkey.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges. In the Thursday morning press conference, NYC Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn Strauber said her office would seek to hold others accountable in the Adams investigation "no matter their role or title."

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury on federal criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the matter, an extraordinary culmination to weeks of searches, subpoenas and resignations of top officials that have thrust the city’s government into crisis. FOX 5 New York's Robert Moses, joins LiveNOW from FOX, to share the latest developments.

A suspect who allegedly set off an explosive device in the lobby of the Santa Maria Courthouse has been detained, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office. Five people were injured in the explosion. No court staff members were injured. The suspect, 20-year-old Nathaniel McGuire, was arrested as he tried to get into his car after the explosion. Authorities said McGuire was wearing body armor under his jacket. The undersheriff said McGuire may have been motivated by a recent firearms arrest. He was due to be in court in the same department where he's accused of setting off the explosive. McGuire will be booked on several felony charges including attempted murder, according to the undersheriff. The FBI is also investigating the incident.