The events leading up to Adams' indictment
The investigation into the mayor's allegedly illegal campaign dealings started nearly a year ago.
Nov. 2, 2023
The FBI raids the home of Brianna Suggs, a top campaign consultant, seizing three iPhones and two laptops, along with the homes of Rana Abbasova, an aide in Adams' international affairs office, and Cenk Öcal, a former Turkish Airlines executive.
Nov. 6, 2023
The FBI seizes Adams' phone amid corruption investigation.
The FBI raids the home of Winnie Greco, a top aide who had worked under Adams for years, serving as an unpaid liaison to the Chinese community during his time as Brooklyn borough president before joining his mayoral administration.
Feb. 29, 2024
August 2024
Adams, City Hall and his election committee are subpoenaed as part of a Department of Justice investigation.
Federal agents searched the homes of multiple senior officials in Adams’ administration, including Police Commissioner Edward Caban and Deputy Mayors Sheena Wright and Philip Banks.
Sept. 4, 2024
Sept. 12, 2024
Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigns.
Lisa Zornberg resigns from her post as the mayor's chief legal adviser and two ex-FDNY officials are charged with bribery.
Sept. 15-16, 2024
Sept. 23, 2024
City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan resigns. The resignation does not appear to be tied to ongoing investigations.
Less than three weeks after federal agents searched his home, New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks announces his retirement.
Sept. 24, 2024
Sept. 25, 2024
Eric Adams is the first mayor of New York City to be indicted on criminal charges.
Jan. 1, 2021
Mayor Eric Adams takes office.