The FBI has been investigating possible corruption during Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign.
The FBI raided the homes of Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks and First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, two top aides for NYC Mayor Eric Adams , on Wednesday.The investigation is
around allegations the “campaign colluded with the Turkish government and others to direct money into his mayoral effort.”The purpose of the raids is not clear, but the source said the cell phones and laptops of Wright and Philip Banks were taken. The FBI raids follow others the bureau has performed on Adams and top advisors.
Early Thursday an FBI spokesperson declined to comment but did not deny that the bureau showed up at Wright’s and David Banks’ as well as Phil Banks’ home addresses. A half hour after THE CITY revealed the raids, City Hall Chief Counsel Lisa Zornberg issued a statement: “Investigators have not indicated to us the mayor or his staff are targets of any investigation. As a former member of law enforcement, the mayor has repeatedly made clear that all members of the team need to follow the law.”a grand jury subpoena in August. The document requested “information that pertains to the related issues under investigation.
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