New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who took office in 2022.Photo: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty
The New York Timesobtained a copy of Thursday’s search warrant, reporting that investigators are also seeking more information about the possible involvement of a Brooklyn construction company with ties to Turkey and a Washington, D.C. university with ties to both Turkey and Adams.
The newspaper reports that investigators seek to determine if Adams' campaign “kicked back benefits” to the construction company’s employees and officials from Turkey, according to the warrant.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams makes a public safety-related announcement at the NYPD headquarters on Sept. 27, 2023.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock
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TheAssociated Pressreported Thursday that federal agents searched the Brooklyn, New York, home of Brianna Suggs, Adams’ primary campaign fundraiser in 2021. A law enforcement official confirmed to the news service that the court-authorized move was executed at the location, but did not provide additional comment.
A witness who was in the vicinity of Suggs’ residence said he saw people wearing FBI vests putting boxes into a minivan Thursday morning, perThe City.
Suggs was the chief fundraiser and director of logistics during Adams’ initial mayoral run, and earned more than $150,000 for her work on his campaigns, according to AP.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams.Lev Radin/Pacific Press/Shutterstock
The news of the search at her home prompted Adams to return to New York City from Washington, D.C., where he was scheduled to have long-awaited meetings with White House officials about the migrant situation, perThe Wall Street Journal.
In remarks at a Día de los Muertos event held at Gracie Mansion Thursday evening, Adams referenced the investigation.
“I just want to be clear to you,” hesaid. “I hold my campaign to the highest ethical standards. Any inquiry that is done we’re going to fully participate and make sure that it’s done correctly."
source: people.com
