JOHN JAY COLLEGE–On September 25th, 2024, John Jay Alumnus Eric Adams made history as the first sitting mayor to be federally indicted. He was accused of accepting prohibited foreign campaign donations and other bribes.
The indictment sent shockwaves throughout the New York political sphere, causing Chancellor David Banks and Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright to be among the numerous government officials who called for Mayor Adams to resign.
To some, such as junior and philosophy major Prisca-Lily Preston, the indictment was no surprise.
“He is very shady. The minute he got elected, I’ve felt he’s a shady individual, and obviously what we have seen through the news with what he’s been doing, yes, he’s very shady,” said Preston.
Students such as Alpheaus Marcus, former State Assembly candidate and law & society major, felt the September indictment was reflective of a larger problem in city politics.
