Skip to content
Skip to Content
AP National

Prosecutors: Brooklyn businessman will plead guilty to conspiracy charge in case against Mayor Adams

Spring is usually when bugs start to mate, so now is the time to keep them away.
Noah Farley
Spring is usually when bugs start to mate, so now is the time to keep them away.
By
Published 1:31 PM

Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Brooklyn real estate magnate working with a Turkish government official to funnel illegal campaign contributions to New York City Mayor Eric Adams plans to plead guilty in the case. Prosecutors said in a Manhattan federal court letter Monday that Erden Arkan plans to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge. Arkan, the owner of a real estate construction firm, was one of several individuals implicated in a corruption indictment against Adams, a Democrat, in October. He would be the first to enter a plea. Arkan’s lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Associated Press

Related Articles

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.