Amid the sensational indictments Thursday of Eric Adams on five counts of bribery, fraud, and soliciting foreign campaign donations, the embattled New York City mayor defiantly insisted he would remain in office.

Adams has also underscored his promise to seek reelection next year.

There is no law in New York barring a mayor or any other official from remaining in office while indicted. Even a conviction on any of the five federal charges could not force Adams to vacate City Hall (although it is taken for granted his fellow Democrats would call on him to leave if convicted).

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