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It's unwise for citizens to side with their suspected corrupt tribesmen

Cartoon businessman giving a bribe. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

In September 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was arrested over allegations of bribery and failure to disclose illegal campaign benefits from foreign corporations as required by the federal laws. He became the first sitting mayor to be arrested over corruption by federal law enforcement agents.

Part of the investigation processes included a raid at the mayor’s home and seizure of his mobile phone. This high-profile investigation was undertaken by the federal agents without any drama or hinderance from the Mayor’s Party, or his supporters.

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